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Morrison & Foerster LLP

China’s New Approach for Corruption Cases Through New Judicial Interpretation

On May 1, 2026, China’s new judicial interpretation on bribery offenses (i.e., Interpretation II on Issues Concerning the Application of Law in Criminal Cases of Embezzlement and Bribery (the “Interpretation”)) took effect....more

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Ohio Governor Appoints Andy Wilson As Attorney General: New Leadership, New Opportunities

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On June 8, 2026, Andy Wilson was sworn in as Ohio’s 52nd Attorney General. Governor Mike DeWine appointed AG Wilson to complete the remaining term of former AG Dave Yost, who resigned to join the Alliance Defending Freedom....more

The Volkov Law Group

Episode 424: When the Government Pulls the Plug: Export Controls, Anthropic, and the AI Governance Crisis

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Michael Volkov analyzes the Commerce Department Bureau of Industry and Security's June 12, 2026 export control directive ordering Anthropic to suspend all access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models for any foreign...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

60 Days and Counting: DOJ’s New Fast Track for Benefits Fraud Qui Tams

On May 27, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate issued a memorandum to attorneys in the Commercial Litigation Branch’s Fraud Section and to Assistant United States Attorneys handling FCA cases that may materially...more

Alston & Bird

DOJ to Fast-Track FCA Intervention Decisions

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is sharply accelerating its review of benefits-fraud qui tam cases. Our White Collar, Government & Internal Investigations and Health Care teams investigate how a new memorandum signals faster...more

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Expanding Corporate Criminal Liability in the UK: Key Impacts and Considerations for Organisations and Investors

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The Crime and Policing Act 2026 (CPA) comes into force on 29 June 2026. The CPA significantly expands the criminal liability of a body corporate or partnership (Organisation) in the UK. Under the CPA, an Organisation will be...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

The Supreme Court Update - June 11, 2026

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On June 11, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States issued three decisions: Keathley v. Buddy Ayers Construction, Inc., Case No. 25-6: This case addresses when a debtor’s failure to disclose a legal claim in...more

King & Spalding

EU Adopts Anti-Corruption Directive: Takeaways for U.S. and Global Companies Overview

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On April 21, 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted a long-anticipated directive on combating corruption (the “Directive”) that will reshape anti-corruption enforcement across the EU. First proposed in May 2023...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

SBA suspends 27K+ Ohio borrowers over alleged $1.1B pandemic-era loan fraud

On June 4, the SBA announced that it suspended 27,486 Ohio borrowers allegedly connected to approximately $1.1 billion in suspected fraudulent PPP and COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan activity, in consultation with the...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for May 2026

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

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam: 37th Annual Legislative Seminar – Congressman Brad Knott, R-NC

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Former Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Rare Acquittal in Israeli IT Cartel Case and an Important Message to Companies About Internal Compliance Programs

The Israeli District Court recently issued its ruling in the IT cartel case, one of the most significant competition law cases in Israel in recent years (Cr. 54589-02-17 State of Israel v. Sharon et al.)....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

The EU Anti-Corruption Directive: What It Means for Companies

On April 29, 2026, the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union adopted a new directive (Directive) to harmonise the criminal law frameworks of EU member states that target corruption....more

Blank Rome LLP

New U.S. Terrorist Designations of Brazil’s Largest Criminal Organizations: What Companies Need to Know

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The U.S. Department of State designated Primeiro Comando da Capital (“PCC”) and Comando Vermelho (“CV”)—Brazil’s two largest criminal organizations—as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (“SDGTs”) on May 28, 2026, under...more

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

OIG Reiterates: FAQs are Facts When it Comes to Stark and AKS Compliance

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Key Takeaways - The OIG’s recent guidance serves as an important reminder that: Satisfying the Stark Law or one of its exceptions does not automatically eliminate AKS risk...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Ohio Enacts Sweeping Medicaid Fraud Reforms Through SB 315

On June 10, 2026, the Ohio General Assembly passed a significantly revised version of Senate Bill 315 (SB 315), originally a bill addressing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) card security, which was amended to...more

McGuireWoods LLP

South Dakota Supreme Court Makes a Privilege Call in a Scenario That Might Have Triggered an “At Issue” Waiver

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Attorney-client privilege protection depends on the communication’s content – it only immunizes from discovery clients’ request for legal advice (and accompanying factual recitations) and lawyers’ legal advice in response. ...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] Forum on Cartels, TCOs & Compliance in Latin America - July 20th - 21st, Washington, DC

The wait is over — the full conference brochure is now available for ACI's Forum on Cartels, TCOs & Compliance In Latin America (July 20-21, 2026, Washington, D.C.). This groundbreaking new program tackles the most...more

Cohen & Gresser LLP

DOJ’s Post-Chastain Playbook: How Insider Trading Theories Are Expanding Into Prediction and Crypto Markets

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Introduction - Insider trading traditionally refers to trading public securities based on material nonpublic information (“MNPI”) in breach of a duty of trust, confidence, or loyalty. Liability can arise under multiple...more

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Environmental Criminal Enforcement/Clean Water Act: Georgia Wastewater Operator Indicted for Alleged Violations

Christopher Samuel Jones (“Jones”) was the subject of a criminal indictment in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act. See Criminal No. 4:26-CR-8(CDL)....more

McDermott Will & Schulte

New executive order shifts US AI policy toward national security

US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order (EO) that marks a notable evolution in the administration’s stance on artificial intelligence (AI). The EO balances national security and cybersecurity risks with...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

What a Blanche AG Nomination Means for Marijuana and Psychedelics

President Trump has announced he will nominate Todd Blanche — his former personal attorney, who has been running the Department of Justice in an acting capacity — to serve as permanent attorney general....more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Service Provider Convicted of Algorithmic Trading

The District Court recently convicted a private individual on three counts relating to the marketing and managing of robotic trading on an Australian trading platform that is not licensed in Israel. This ruling is...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Health Care Hot Summer Schemes, Errors, and Side Hustles Part 1

The federal government publishes various press releases regarding actions it has taken against health care providers. These items provide insight into its strategy, perspective, and opinions regarding the applicable laws....more

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC

Hot Topics in International Trade - June 2026 - Customs Fraud, Whistleblowers, and $1.8 Billion in Liability: Lessons for...

Between July 2011 and June 2014, California-based Perfectus Aluminum Inc., Perfectus Aluminum Acquisitions LLC, and four affiliated warehousing companies imported more than 2.2 million aluminum extrusions from China. These...more

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