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Federal Fraud: No Harm, No Foul? Supreme Court Says “Not So”

On May 22, 2025, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision broadening applicability of the federal wire fraud statute. In Kousisis v. United States, the Court held that a defendant may be convicted of wire fraud for...more

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Supreme Court Rejects Economic-Loss Requirement for Wire Fraud but Underscores Materiality as a Limiting Element of Federal Fraud...

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On May 22, 2025, the Supreme Court unanimously declined to limit federal wire fraud to cases involving economic loss to the victim, upholding convictions of two government contractors who obtained contracts from a state...more

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As the Department of Justice Affirms and Advances Its Cyber-Fraud Initiative, Government Contractors Should Take Steps to Ensure...

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While some areas of white-collar enforcement have been deprioritized by the Trump Administration, the Department of Justice (DOJ) remains committed to its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative as demonstrated by two recent False...more

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Sports Betting Companies Pay $6.5 Million for Allegedly Conspiring to Violate D.C. Laws

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District of Columbia AG Brian Schwalb has settled with Intralot, Inc. and Veterans Services Corporation (VSC) to resolve an investigation into allegations that the companies deceived city officials in violation of the...more

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Court Rejects Cap on FCA Damages for Allegations of Subcontracting Plan Fraud

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Last month, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington denied a motion to limit damages against a government contractor, United States ex rel. Savage v. Washington Closure Hanford LLC, where the government...more

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