It does not happen often, but occasionally someone will stumble onto evidence that suggests that a powerful company or a government agency is breaking the law in Las Vegas, Nevada. When they do find that evidence, they will...more
Federal employees as well as people who work for companies that contract with the government have access to important information about the goods and services that the contractor is providing. In some cases, that information...more
According to the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association, an estimated $100 billion is lost to Medicare fraud every single year in the U.S., with overtaxed law enforcement agencies relying heavily on whistleblowers to...more
Over the holidays, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) issued proposed rules for updating its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program from its existing Defense Acquisition Regulatory Supplement (DFARS)...more
2/23/2024
/ Compliance ,
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
DFARS ,
Enforcement ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
NIST ,
Risk Assessment
The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 is federal legislation that protects whistleblowers who are or were employed by the government and who report a federal employee responsible for illegal activity, abuse of authority,...more
Litigation involving artificial intelligence (AI) is set to be the hot topic of 2024. Artificial intelligence has gone from science fiction to mainstream reality practically overnight, and, in doing so, it has far outpaced...more
If you have gained access to damaging or even incriminating information about an individual, corporation, or other entity, you may have the opportunity to become a whistleblower. Taking such action in the public interest is...more
Companies that produce and discharge pollutants are subject to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversight under the Clean Water Act. The EPA routinely conducts inspections focused on federal laws like Oil Pollution...more
1/26/2024
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Compliance ,
Discharge of Pollutants ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
NPDES ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Waste Management ,
Wastewater ,
Water ,
Wetlands
Workers at companies that have a federal contract with the U.S. government for national security and defense work often have access to critically important information about these extremely sensitive transactions. In some...more
Whistleblowers in and around Dallas, Texas, who want to take their findings to federal law enforcement and the public should strongly consider hiring a whistleblower lawyer to help them. Not only can whistleblower attorneys...more
Finding the right whistleblower attorney for your needs in Miami is not always easy. While far from the biggest field in federal and state laws, there are still dozens of Florida whistleblower lawyers and law firms to choose...more
Blowing the whistle on perceived misconduct is one of the most important public services that you can do in Texas. When you use your access to information to bring wrongful or even criminal conduct to light, you can protect...more
Promoting securities, cryptocurrency, and other investment opportunities is fraught with legal risks. Individuals who engage in promotional activities must ensure that they have a clear understanding of the federal laws and...more
12/13/2023
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Brokers ,
Celebrities ,
Compliance ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Endorsements ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Investment ,
Marketing ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stock Promoters
Blowing the whistle on what appears to be corporate misconduct is not a small decision to make in Florida. Odds are that you have no experience filing a qui tam claim before, as it is extremely rare for someone to gain access...more
Hiring a lawyer is never an easy thing to do. Knowing which attorney has the right skillset and experience for your needs can be incredibly difficult to figure out. But it gets even trickier when you need whistleblower...more
A whistleblower action under the federal False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 et seq.) against a U.S. pharmaceutical company has settled for an amount that can be as high as $50 million. The incident highlights the value and...more
Each year, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) initiates several enforcement actions targeting companies, financial institutions, and individuals in the United States and abroad. These enforcement actions can present...more
Individuals and companies that receive a cease and desist letter face the very real potential for legal liability if the letter is not handled appropriately and effectively. For business owners and stakeholders, there is no...more
Blockchain presents unprecedented challenges around national security. This is true not only for the federal government, but also for businesses in the private sector. From cross-border transactions involving cryptocurrency...more
9/26/2023
/ Bank Secrecy Act ,
Blockchain ,
CFIUS ,
Compliance Monitoring ,
Criminal Liability ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Defense Production Act ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Administration Regulations (EAR) ,
Financial Institutions ,
FINSA ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
National Security ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Popular
Financial institutions and companies that are subject to oversight from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) need to prioritize compliance. OFAC has become increasingly active in recent years, and it is devoting...more
9/20/2023
/ Compliance ,
Compliance Commitees ,
Compliance Monitoring ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Documentation ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Transactions ,
National Security ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Prohibited Transactions ,
Risk Assessment ,
Sanction Violations
For financial institutions and businesses that are subject to the oversight of the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), compliance needs to be a priority in 2023. OFAC is playing an increasingly active role in overseeing...more
9/8/2023
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Compliance ,
Customer Due Diligence (CDD) ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Exports ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Transactions ,
Foreign Entities ,
Foreign Policy ,
National Security ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Personal Liability ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Prohibited Transactions ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Sanction Violations ,
SDN List ,
SSI List
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has oversight of financial transactions involving U.S. and foreign entities. It exercises this authority in several ways, including (i) through the administration of its various...more
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has played an increasingly important role in the federal government’s national security efforts in recent years. As transactions funding terrorist activities, criminal enterprises,...more
If you need to appeal the outcome of a federal criminal case, you need to know that you are making informed decisions. Filing an appeal in the appropriate U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is one of the last opportunities to...more
Company executives and stakeholders in charge of making decisions to insulate their business from legal liability by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the U.S. Department of Treasury have a difficult choice to...more