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Circuit Court Recognizes Criminal Defense That Seems Too Good to Be True

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A recent federal appeals court ruling raised eyebrows for its view of an implied privilege waiver. Waivers can be express or implied. The former can occur with the disclosure of a document’s content. The latter can be more...more

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White House announces national fraud enforcement division: Top points

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On January 8, 2026, the White House announced the “upcoming creation” of a new division within the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for the purpose of “national fraud enforcement.” The division will be led by a new...more

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Criminal and civil customs fraud resolutions confirm DOJ trade fraud priority

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In a September 2025 client alert, White & Case forecast that the new interagency Trade Fraud Task Force signaled a prioritization and dedication of resources by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigating customs- and...more

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DOJ Indicts Former Senior Manager of Federal Contractor over Alleged Misrepresentations Concerning FedRAMP/DoD Cybersecurity...

On December 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Danielle Hillmer, a former senior manager at a government contractor, was indicted for falsely claiming that her employer had implemented required...more

Estlund Law, P.A.

Bosnia- INTERPOL and Politically Motivated Red Notices(post 2 of 2)

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Today’s post will address Article 3 of INTERPOL’s constitution and why it exists.  When an INTERPOL member country’s Red Notice request appears to be predominantly motivated by political, military, religious, or racial...more

Mayer Brown

FARA Enforcement in 2025: From the Bondi Memo and NSPM-7 to Case Resolutions and Quieter Administrative Developments

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FARA enforcement pivoted in 2025, but it did not halt. FARA enforcement continued with a shift in focus that likely foreshadows evolving alignment with other White House priorities....more

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DOJ Announces Significant Enforcement Actions Targeting Customs and Trade Fraud

On December 18, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced two significant enforcement actions demonstrating its commitment to combating customs and trade fraud....more

Baker Botts L.L.P.

DOJ Enforcement Issues for Energy and Technology Companies to Watch in the First Half of 2026

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In the new year, the U.S. Department of Justice’s corporate enforcement and investigative efforts will focus on customs and trade enforcement, immigration, and export controls....more

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Creation of DOJ Fraud Division Signals Increased White-Collar Enforcement

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On January 8, 2026, the White House announced the establishment of a new division of the Department of Justice: The Division for National Fraud Enforcement. In a White House Fact Sheet, the Trump Administration stated that...more

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Amniotic Allograft Fraud: Is It Legitimate Wound Care or Expensive Snake Oil?

Takeaway: Wound care fraud is now one of the key enforcement priorities of the Department of Justice. An aging population, combined with Medicare’s pricing policies, nurtured an opportunity for Amniotic Allograft Fraud to...more

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Trump Administration Unveils New National Fraud Enforcement Division of DOJ

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On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the Trump administration unveiled the creation of a new division within the Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat fraud on the federal government. ...more

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Divided Court Clarifies Limits on Federal Habeas Appeals - SCOTUS Today

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Contrary to the presupposition of many, the U.S. Supreme Court did not render a decision on Friday resolving the question of the president’s authority to impose tariffs through executive orders and related questions...more

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The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 76 - Automation With Expert Oversight: The Future of Forensic Accounting

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Dive into how technology is transforming forensic accounting, and why expert review remains an essential safeguard against blind reliance on automation. Chris Ekimoff, an investigations leader at Withum who works at the...more

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Ethics, Compliance and Lessons from Sports

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They say that sports can teach people many lessons about life, and perhaps that’s true; but lately it’s been giving compliance officers unexpected lessons about how to run compliance programs. This fall we saw two...more

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Podcast - Reading the Room

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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small continues the discussion of U.S. v. Rendle and explains why reading the room matters in court. Mr. Small shows how judges, juries and the pace of...more

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White House Announces New National Fraud Enforcement Division at DOJ

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Key Takeaways - New Fraud Division: The White House announced the creation of a new DOJ Division for National Fraud Enforcement, signaling a more coordinated, nationwide approach to civil and criminal fraud investigations and...more

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White House Announces New DOJ Division for National Fraud Enforcement

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On January 8, 2026, US Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration seeks to establish a new Department of Justice (DOJ) division for national fraud enforcement. ...more

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White House Signals Escalated Fraud Enforcement

At a White House press briefing on Thursday, January 8, 2026, Vice President JD Vance outlined a nationwide fraud enforcement initiative anchored by a new Senate-confirmed Department of Justice (DOJ) leadership position that...more

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New corporate and limited partnership requirements under The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA): A...

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ECCTA introduces wide-ranging and significant reforms to UK company and UK limited partnership (UKLP) laws. Its principal objectives are to: (i) expand the role of the registrar of companies (the Registrar) and strengthen the...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of January 5 - 9, 2026

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - AB v. Barrow - insurance, notice, 58-month delay - Athos Overseas v. YouTube - copyright infringement, DMCA, safe harbor - USA v. Barry - sentencing, credit card fraud - ...more

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The Supreme Court Update - January 9, 2026

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On January 9, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued one decision: Bowe v. United States, No. 24-5438: This case interprets provisions of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996 (“AEDPA”)...more

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False Claims Act Insights - The Rise of State False Claims Act Enforcement

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Host Jonathan Porter welcomes Husch Blackwell partners Rebecca Furdek and Todd Gee back to the podcast to discuss the growing amount of enforcement under various state-level False Claims Acts, and the recent Risk Management...more

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Bosnia- INTERPOL and Politically Motivated Red Notices (post 1 of 2)

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Today’s post will address political motivation requests from INTERPOL member countries, and the effect they have on individuals as well as the organization as a whole....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FinCEN announces border-focused operation targeting BSA/AML non-compliance

On December 22, FinCEN announced a multi-tiered operation targeting more than 100 money services businesses (MSBs) operating along the southwest border for potential noncompliance with BSA/AML regulations. ...more

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Modern Criminal Forfeiture: Constitutional Limits and Practical Realities

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In white-collar criminal cases, forfeiture is one of the most consequential sentencing components, yet it remains overlooked and misunderstood by practitioners. The U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit’s recent decision in...more

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