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Five Eyes “Indicators of Foreign Bribery” – a new baseline for bribery risk

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The IFBT’s new indicators are largely familiar to any organisation with a mature anti-bribery programme....more

Phelps Dunbar

SAFER SKIES Act Gives States Power to Block Drone Risks

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Across the United States, prisons and jails have experienced a steady rise in contraband being delivered by unmanned aerial systems (UAS)—most commonly known as drones— both inside secure perimeters and at locations...more

Moore & Van Allen PLLC

Increased Criminal and Civil Enforcement by DOJ for Skin Substitutes in Wound Care

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The Department of Justice recently announced, “[i]n the first [criminal] prosecution of its kind,” that husband and wife owners of wound graft companies were sentenced to 14.5 and 15 years imprisonment respectively for...more

Hogan Lovells

Global Bribery, Investigations and Enforcement Outlook 2026

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The enforcement risks facing multinationals – and, by extension, their legal and compliance leaders – are multiplying. In recent years, anti-bribery concerns have been joined by a host of other risks – from sanctions and...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Big Boss and the $1.8 Billion Lie

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What happens when a Chinese metal magnate decides to become one of the world’s most daring tariff dodgers? Join Diana Shaw, Tatiana Sainati, and their special guest, trade-law powerhouse Greta Peisch, for this month’s Wicked...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

DOJ’s Done Global Telehealth Prosecution Signals Expanded Criminal Risk for Telehealth Platforms, MSOs, and Investors

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Amid increasing investor interest in the telehealth sector, a recent Department of Justice (“DOJ”) prosecution involving Done Global underscores evolving enforcement risks for telehealth platforms, management services...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Reinventing Bank Risk Mgmt. After 2025's Cartel Crackdown

The Trump administration's 2025 campaign against transnational drug cartels has not stopped at the border. It has been waged through terrorism designations, geographic targeting orders, economic sanctions and an unmistakable...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The Supreme Court Update - January 14, 2026

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On January 14, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued three decisions: Barrett v. United States, No. 24-5774: This case addresses whether a defendant who commits a single act that violates two subsections of...more

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No Vacancy for Privacy: Five Hours After Checkout, the Fourth Amendment Checks Out in Pittsburgh

In United States v. Mendoza (2026 WL 61591), the Third Circuit held that a hotel guest does not retain a reasonable expectation of privacy in a hotel room five hours after checkout time, affirming the denial of a motion to...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for December 2025

Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

McGuireWoods LLP

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

DLA Piper

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

White & Case LLP

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

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

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

NAVEX

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

Holland & Knight LLP

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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