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Calling it What it Is: Restitution as a “Plainly Criminal” Punishment Under Unanimous SCOTUS opinion in Ellingburg v. United...

The Mandatory Victims Restitution Act (MVRA), enacted in 1996, requires defendants convicted of certain federal crimes to pay monetary restitution to the victims. Defendants convicted of crimes that occurred prior to the...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - January 2026 #3

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The evidence against the college basketball players indicted Thursday on federal sports gambling charges, and the alleged fixers involved in enticing and paying the players, appears strong enough for the NCAA to focus on...more

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Beyond the Court: NCAA Infractions Turn into Federal Indictments

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On Jan. 15, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced charges and released indictments for 26 people related to an international conspiracy to fix Division I men’s basketball games. The alleged scheme involved the...more

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Branching off: The restructuring of the DOJ’s Consumer Protection Branch and what it means for companies

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In September 2025 – with little fanfare – the Consumer Protection Branch (CPB or the branch), an influential arm of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), was dissolved and its functions divided between the DOJ's Criminal and...more

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SFO’s novel restitution route returns £400,000 to victims

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On 8 January 2026, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) announced that it will return £400,000 to nine victims of a global email fraud dating back more than two decades. The move, achieved through a civil recovery order under the...more

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NSW Expands Surveillance Powers and Introduces Public Interest Protections

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The NSW Government has announced legislative reforms that will enhance the surveillance powers of investigative agencies including NSW’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC)....more

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Biopharmaceutical Consultant Faces Criminal and Civil Insider Trading Charges

In case there was any doubt, insider trading enforcement—including DOJ criminal and SEC civil charges—remains a priority to kick off the new year. Last week, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts...more

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Investigations Newsletter: DOJ Reports Record FY 2025 False Claims Act Recoveries Exceeding $6.8 Billion

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DOJ Reports Record FY 2025 False Claims Act Recoveries Exceeding $6.8 Billion - The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a record $6.8 billion in False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments for fiscal year 2025,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Cross-Border Enforcement Priorities and Increased Cooperation Come Into Focus

Companies can expect an enforcement environment in 2026 that is increasingly coordinated, data-driven and globally integrated, with enforcement authorities and regulators across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific...more

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Healthcare & the Whistleblower Protection Act: Answers to FAQs

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Healthcare fraud is a major issue. According to federal government estimates, it costs taxpayers in the realm of $100 billion every year. While the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of Health and Human...more

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Additional Insight Into Justice Department Priorities: Takeaways From First Deferred Prosecution Agreement Since FCPA Enforcement...

The Department of Justice (DOJ) appears not to have abandoned prosecution of non-cartel Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) cases despite recently identifying foreign corruption and terrorist organizations as a top priority....more

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The new sheriff is in town – AMLA officially received supervisory powers from EBA

As of 1 January 2026, the Authority for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AMLA) has taken over the AML/CFT-related powers and mandates from the European Banking Authority (EBA)....more

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Anti-Bribery Compliance In Australia: Key Offenses, Adequate Procedures, And Legislative Reach

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Recent reforms in Australia have strengthened its legislative framework to address growing concerns over foreign bribery and corruption. However, the introduction of the “failure to prevent” foreign bribery offense has...more

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Asset Freezes In Germany: What International Companies Need To Know

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German authorities are increasingly using asset freezes as a powerful tool in anti-corruption enforcement, with ripple effects that can impact a company’s operations worldwide. German subsidiaries or business operations...more

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DOJ Cybersecurity Enforcement Pace Shows No Signs of Slowing Down Going Into 2026

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As 2025 drew to a close, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced significant developments in cases relating to the allegedly deficient cybersecurity practices of two Department of Defense (DoD) contractors. ...more

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Canadian Appellate Court Ruling Sheds Light On Foreign Bribery Offense: Key Takeaways

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For the first time, a Canadian appellate court has provided guidance on key elements of the foreign bribery offense in Section 3(1)(a) of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, S.C. 1998, c. 34 (CFPOA)....more

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FCPA Year In Review: Enforcement Trends And What’s Ahead In 2026

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2025 saw significant changes in the United States Department of Justice (DOJ)’s approach to Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement and anti-corruption efforts. In February, DOJ announced a “pause” in enforcement of...more

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The JustPod: A Discussion with Philadelphia U.S. Attorney David Metcalf

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The JustPod is a podcast of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, hosted by Justin Danilewitz and Geonard Butler. This episode features a discussion with Philadelphia U.S. Attorney David Metcalf. In the...more

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Peru Law On Corporate Crime Establishes New Penalty System: Key Takeaways

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Law No. 31740, which significantly expands corporate criminal liability in Peru, is now in effect. The law, recently enacted by the Congress of the Republic of Peru, amends Law. No. 30424, which introduced an autonomous...more

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When AI Becomes Accomplice: Shanghai Court Holds Developers Criminally Liable for Chatbot Content

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When developers manipulate artificial intelligence systems to bypass ethical safeguards and generate explicit content for profit, can they be held criminally responsible for what the machine produces? A Chinese court has...more

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Beyond Borders, Within Reach: Criminal Restraint Order Issued for Crypto Held in Cross‑Border Exchange Structures

In R. v Binance Holdings Limited, 2025 ONSC 7113, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the Court) issued a significant decision on the reach of Canada’s criminal restraint and management regime as it applied to...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of January 12 - 16, 2026

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - No decisions this week... Florida Supreme Court - Tallahassee In re Fla R Civ P - amended rules - In re Fla R Civ P - more amended rules - In re R Reg Fla Bar - amended bar...more

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2026 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session - Week One

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On Tuesday night, Governor Kay Ivey delivered her final State of the State Address, highlighting economic growth, infrastructure improvements, and education funding. She noted that Alabama has secured roughly $69 billion in...more

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“Point-Shaving” Scandal Rocks NCAA Men’s Basketball - Federal Indictment Exposes Widening Risk of Game Fixing in College and...

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Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania charged 26 individuals, including more than a dozen former NCAA Division I basketball players, in what the U.S. Attorney for the District described as an...more

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Initial Reactions to the Search of a Journalist’s Residence

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On Wednesday morning, FBI agents searched the home of Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson as part of a leak investigation — an exceptionally rare and notable occurrence given the potential impact on the activities of the...more

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