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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

McGuireWoods LLP

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

Fox Rothschild LLP

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

Polsinelli

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

Morgan Lewis

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

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

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

Goodwin

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

Carlton Fields

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

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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

Husch Blackwell LLP

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

Estlund Law, P.A.

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

Husch Blackwell LLP

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

Foley & Lardner LLP

Legal Risks Associated With Accelerated Investment Opportunities in Venezuela

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The Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations (GEDI) team at Foley has been closely monitoring the developing situation in Venezuela. Prior to the recent arrest of Nicolás Maduro, this included the designation of Cartel...more

Cozen O'Connor

Republican AGs Seek to Blunt Marijuana Rescheduling Effort

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Nebraska AG Mike Hilgers—joined by the AGs of Indiana, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Wyoming—issued a statement expressing their concern about an executive order directing the U.S. Attorney General to take...more

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The Week in Weed: January 2026

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, Florida is looking at a lawsuit over signatures. Indiana lawmakers may take up a decriminalization bill....more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

Telehealth Update: Telehealth Flexibilities, Convictions and Indictment, and 2026 Outlook

The end of 2025 saw several notable developments for the telehealth industry with early 2026 poised to potentially challenge the industry with the impending expiration of the short-term extension of the Medicare telehealth...more

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Shifting Federal Priorities in Health Care Enforcement: Key Considerations for Health Care Industry Members

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As we approach the end of the first year of the second Trump Administration, many in the health care sector continue to closely watch federal enforcement trends to identify government priorities going forward....more

Nossaman LLP

Compliance Notes - Vol. 7, Issue 1

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Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - Connecticut: Connecticut’s State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) is weighing its first interpretation of a 2024 law banning foreign nationals from making political...more

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N.C. Department of Insurance Conducts Fraud Sting

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The North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI), in partnership with the Farm Bureau’s Special Investigations Unit, recently announced a fraud investigation that led to the arrest of a roofing professional on multiple...more

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