Reaffirming DOJ’s focus on digital assets, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York today charged a defendant, for the first time ever, with insider trading in non-fungible tokens (NFTs). ...more
Theranos, Trump Organization, Operation Varsity Blues, DEI, ESG and More: Experts Expect SEC and DOJ Actions to Ramp Up in 2022-
2022 will likely be a lot like 2021, only more so. With most key federal positions filled,...more
1/4/2022
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Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
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Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) ,
Tax Evasion ,
White Collar Crimes ,
Wire Fraud
On March 3, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced its examination priorities for 2021, providing a much-anticipated glimpse into the Biden administration's overall priorities for white collar criminal...more
3/15/2021
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White Collar Crimes
The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 took effect on Jan. 1 and is the most significant anti-money laundering statute since the USA Patriot Act was passed after the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Its primary purpose was to update...more