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U.S. Department of Justice Reorganizes to Pursue Fraud

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is further consolidating its fraud enforcement, signaling a sharper focus on crimes against the federal government and trade issues and a potential retreat from consumer-focused...more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 406 -- AI Risks and Compliance: Building a Governance Framework

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming business operations—but it is also introducing a new generation of legal, ethical, and compliance risks. In this episode, we explore how AI risk is accelerating across...more

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FinCEN Proposes Rule to Increase Whistleblower Incentives

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FinCEN has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) that would formalize and expand its whistleblower program, offering potentially substantial financial payouts to whistleblowers reporting certain financial crimes....more

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Lafarge Executives Sentenced to Prison in France for ISIS Payments: Could US Executives Face Similar Fates for Cartel Payments and...

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A Paris court on April 13 handed prison terms of 3-6 years to former top executives of French building materials manufacturer Lafarge over payments made during the Syrian civil war in 2014 to the Islamic State of Iraq and...more

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The EU’s E-Evidence Framework Goes Live in August and Most of Europe Isn’t Ready

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In four months, law enforcement authorities across the European Union will gain the power to compel service providers in other member states to hand over electronic evidence within 10 days — or in emergencies, just eight...more

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How ICE Is Raising the Stakes on I-9 Audits

ICE’s recent Fact Sheet signals a long-anticipated escalation in worksite enforcement that warrants immediate attention from employers. We have observed a consistent and concerning shift in enforcement patterns over the past...more

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AI-Generated Documents and Privilege: Why Public GenAI Use May Waive the Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine

On February 17, 2026, in the case of United States of America v. Bradley Heppner, No. 25 CR. 503 (JSR), 2026 WL 436479 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 17, 2026), the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the...more

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Florida AG Probes OpenAI Over Safety and Security Concerns

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Florida AG James Uthmeier is investigating OpenAI over public safety and national security concerns regarding its ChatGPT tool. The investigation centers around concerns about foreign entities’ access to OpenAI’s data and...more

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DOJ Announces More Details About the National Fraud Enforcement Division

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On April 7, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche released a memo (the April Memo) outlining next steps for the newly created National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED). The NFED, which was announced in January by Vice...more

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“This Is the Beginning”: DOJ Signals Intensifying Health Care Fraud Enforcement in California

Recent U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and California Attorney General enforcement activity sends a clear signal that California health care entities that interact with government programs—in particular the hospice and home...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Tennessee enacts law prohibiting virtual currency kiosks

On April 13, the Tennessee governor signed into law a bill that, effective July 1, prohibits the installation and operation of virtual currency kiosks in the state. The law amends the Tennessee Code to add a new part defining...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Utah enacts cryptocurrency consumer protection and law enforcement training requirements

On March 25, Utah’s governor signed into law HB 72, the “Criminal Use of Cryptocurrency Amendments,” effective May 6, which creates consumer protections for virtual currency kiosks and requires specialized cryptocurrency...more

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The S.U.R.E. bill: A far-reaching reform of the French criminal justice system

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On 18 March 2026, the French government introduced the S.U.R.E. Bill — Sanction Utile, Rapide et Effective (Useful, Swift and Effective Sentencing) — currently under discussion before the Senate. The text seeks to address two...more

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Department of Justice’s New Business-Friendly Corporate Enforcement Policy Rewards Self-Disclosure

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Background - The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released its first-ever, department-wide,1 Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (“CEP”) for criminal matters....more

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FinCEN Issues Proposed Whistleblower Rule to Incentivize AML Reporting and Compliance

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The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) on April 1, 2026, published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed Rule) regarding regulations implementing the whistleblower provisions of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The...more

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The DOJ reaffirms NSD as gatekeeper for voluntary self‑disclosure of criminal national security violations and seeks to further...

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The Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s or Department’s) Department‑wide Corporate Enforcement Policy (CEP) applies to national security matters, and the DOJ’s National Security Division (NSD) remains the proper recipient for...more

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Prediction markets under the radar – Hong Kong signals heightened risk

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In mid-April 2026, the Hong Kong SAR Government paused the rollout of basketball betting (originally planned for late 2026) based on concerns that basketball betting might fuel prediction markets gambling. This comes after...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

The DOJ’s New Corporate Enforcement Policy: What It Means for Your Company — and Your Internal Investigations

Last month, the Department of Justice released its first-ever department-wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (CEP), establishing a single framework for how the DOJ handles corporate criminal...more

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Key Health Care Enforcement Trends Under the Trump Administration: FCA, Data Analytics, and Emerging Risk Areas

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A panel of former federal prosecutors and current health care law practitioners identified key trends in health care enforcement by the Trump administration at the ABA White Collar Crime Institute in March 2026. These trends...more

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DOJ Establishes National Fraud Enforcement Division

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Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) on April 7, 2026. NFED is a new stand-alone U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) litigating division that...more

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Legal Ethics: The Fascinating Case of State v. Houston

Rarely does one case identify three separate ethical issues worthy of discussion. However, Justice Fader did me a favor in State of Maryland v. James S. Houston, No. 37, September Term, 2025 (March 20, 2026). Originally...more

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DOJ Establishes the National Fraud Enforcement Division

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a major change in its approach to investigating and prosecuting white-collar crime involving taxpayer dollars and taxpayer-funded programs. On April 7, 2026, Acting Attorney...more

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Understanding Proactive Environmental Compliance in a Multi-Agency Enforcement World

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Recent developments at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), coupled with longstanding federal and Ohio environmental audit policies, underscore a clear message: companies that proactively identify, disclose, and remediate...more

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A Spoonful of Error Makes the Verdict Go Down: The Importance of Contemporaneous Objections

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“Objection!” is one of the most important things to say in court. During hearings in front of the judge, many lawyers feel freer to object to potentially improper evidence or arguments. However, during jury trials, some...more

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What Pending Medical Cannabis and Hemp Legislation Means for Georgia

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Key Points: • Senate Bill 220, the bipartisan "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," would eliminate Georgia's 5% THC cap in favor of a 12,000-milligram possession limit and otherwise transform what has been the nation's...more

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