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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of April 14 - 18, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Kinsale v. Pride of St Lucie - (Fla law) insurance, bad faith, duty to initiate settlement - Pipkins v. Hoover Ala - Fourth Amendment, deadly force - Vargas v. Lincare - False...more

BakerHostetler

The Seventh Circuit Narrows AKS Scope for 1099 Marketers and Advertisers

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On April 14, the Seventh Circuit in United States v. Sorensen issued a decision reversing a jury conviction and narrowing the scope of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) as applied to marketers and advertisers....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

New York attorney general files two complaints against wage access providers

On April 14, the Attorney General (AG) for the State of New York filed two complaints in the New York State Supreme Court, alleging two earned wage access (EWA) providers violated civil and criminal usury provisions, as well...more

Jenner & Block

US Fintech Landscape for 2025

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With the change of presidential administrations in January, there has been a significant shift in the landscape for financial technology companies in the United States for 2025 and beyond. First, the new administration...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Supreme Court Ends Circuit Split with Ruling That Plaintiffs Can Seek RICO Damages for Certain Personal Injury Claims

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Resolving a deep split among federal circuit courts, the U.S. Supreme Court has broadened plaintiffs’ ability to sue under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) for economic loss stemming from personal...more

King & Spalding

Drug Cartel Designations as FTOs Increase Financial Institutions’ Civil Liability Risks Under the Antiterrorism Act

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The Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) created a federal cause of action enabling U.S. nationals injured by reason of an "act of international terrorism" to sue those allegedly responsible for their injuries; it was later amended to...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Seventh Circuit Reverses AKS Conviction Involving Allegations of Illegal Marketing and Advertising

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Seventh Circuit Reverses AKS Conviction Involving Allegations of Illegal Marketing and Advertising - On April 14, the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reversed the criminal conviction of Mark Sorensen after a...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 365 -- Four Sanctions Cases Everyone Should Know

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How prepared is your organization to handle the evolving landscape of sanctions compliance? In this episode of Corruption, Crime and Compliance, Michael Volkov dives into critical sanctions compliance cases and their...more

Wiley Rein LLP

As Health Care Enforcement Surges, Buckle Up for a Bumpy Ride

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As the saying goes, the more things change, the more they stay the same – and the world of health care fraud enforcement is no exception. Recent years have seen a wave of novel technologies, emerging threats to our nation’s...more

Perkins Coie

New Registration Requirement for Noncitizens Staying in the United States for 30+ Days

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Key Takeaways - - Certain noncitizens of age 14 or older must now register with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if they remain in the United States for 30 days or more. - Some noncitizens are already...more

White & Case LLP

Evolution of AI Washing Enforcement: DOJ Enters the Picture

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On April 9, the US Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission announced parallel cases against the founder and former CEO of an artificial intelligence startup for allegedly misleading investors about his...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Perseverance Pays Off for DOJ in Labor Market Criminal Trial

After several unsuccessful attempts to convict a company or individual at trial for wage-fixing or a no-poach agreement, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Antitrust Division has secured its first conviction in a labor market...more

Mayer Brown

The Future of Anti-Corruption Enforcement: Potentially Increasing State and Non-US Prosecutions as an Alternative to the FCPA

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On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) to pause enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) for a period of 180 days....more

DLA Piper

DOJ and SEC Send Warning on “AI Washing” with Charges Against Technology Startup Founder

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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a criminal indictment and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a civil complaint against the founder and former CEO of an e-commerce technology startup. DOJ and...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

NAAG Attorney General Symposium 2025

Last week, the Kelley Drye State AG team attended the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Attorney General Symposium. The panels included a number of topics of importance to state attorneys general including cell...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

ECCTA 2023: Identity Verification Regime

On 26 October 2023, the ECCTA became law, overhauling key aspects of the UK’s legal framework on corporate and economic crime. The changes introduced by the ECCTA are being implemented in stages, with certain provisions of...more

McCarter & English, LLP

A Fair Day’s Wage for a Fair Day’s Work: DOJ Scores First Guilty Verdict in a Wage-Fixing Case

After many attempts, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (DOJ or Division) has scored the first guilty verdict on a wage-fixing case. For years, the Division has prosecuted wage-fixing and no-poach agreements with...more

BCLP

Are You Ready for Martyn’s Law?

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The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 and is expected to be implemented within the next 24 months. There will be no legal requirement to comply until the legislation comes into...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 16th Annual Law of Policing Conference, Eastern Edition - May 14th - 15th, Mississauga, ON, Canada

The law is always changing. It’s especially true in policing where public opinion influences the law and police operations. That’s why Canadian Institute's 16th Annual Law of Policing Conference, Eastern Edition continues...more

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Diya or blood money: Crimes and Punishment under UAE Law.

Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 (Penal Code) governs Diya crimes and penalties in the UAE. In accordance with Article 1 of the UAE penal code, the Islamic Sharia principles may be applied to crimes including revenge...more

Ward and Smith, P.A.

Understanding Trade Secret Misappropriation: A Guide for In-House Counsel

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This is the second in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons' CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association's Antitrust and Complex Business Dispute CLE Program presented on Thursday, January 30, 2025....more

Ankura

Fraud and Corruption in Covid Bounce Back Loans - A Perspective for Lenders

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Under the government Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS), small businesses struggling due to the pandemic could obtain a fully government-secured loan of up to £50,000 with no repayments required for the first 12 months....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio Lawmakers Seek to Impose Tighter Restrictions on CBD Sales with Senate Bill 86

Since the enactment of the 2018 Farm Bill, the use of hemp and CBD (cannabidiol) products has skyrocketed, transforming from niche wellness items to mainstream essentials that are widely available. These products, currently...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] From DOJ to Private Practice with Albert "BJ" Stieglitz

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Join host Kevin Muhlendorf for an insightful conversation with Albert "BJ" Stieglitz, a former federal prosecutor with unique cross-border expertise. In this episode, BJ shares his experiences from his time at the UK Serious...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

False Claims Act Insights - DOJ’s Reliance on FCA to Pursue Covid-Related Fraud

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Host Jonathan Porter welcomes Boston-based litigator Bob Peabody to the show to discuss the Department of Justice’s use of the False Claims Act to pursue civil actions in connection with CARES Act fraud. Programs established...more

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