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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

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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

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Inside Competition: January 2026

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Inside Competition is designed to help companies identify key legal developments in antitrust and competition law in the United States. In addition to reporting on antitrust litigation and enforcement actions over the...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

Venable LLP

Two Reliable Ways to Find Yourself or Your Company Indicted for Criminal Safety Violations in 2026 (and Other Reasons Why You...

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Employers generally view workplace safety enforcement as a civil problem, with criminal prosecution seen as a rare exception reserved only for the most egregious conduct. In practice, that assumption is becoming increasingly...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

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

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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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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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White House Announces New National Fraud Enforcement Division at DOJ

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Key Takeaways - New Fraud Division: The White House announced the creation of a new DOJ Division for National Fraud Enforcement, signaling a more coordinated, nationwide approach to civil and criminal fraud investigations and...more

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White House Announces New DOJ Division for National Fraud Enforcement

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On January 8, 2026, US Vice President JD Vance announced that the Trump administration seeks to establish a new Department of Justice (DOJ) division for national fraud enforcement. ...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Modern Criminal Forfeiture: Constitutional Limits and Practical Realities

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In white-collar criminal cases, forfeiture is one of the most consequential sentencing components, yet it remains overlooked and misunderstood by practitioners. The U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit’s recent decision in...more

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FCA Enforcement Trends In 2025 And Expectations For 2026

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From accelerating investigations to reinforcing cultural standards and transparency, the Financial Conduct Authority signaled a clear intent in 2025 that is likely to continue in 2026: fewer investigations, faster resolutions...more

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Telehealth Update: Telehealth Flexibilities, Convictions and Indictment, and 2026 Outlook

The end of 2025 saw several notable developments for the telehealth industry with early 2026 poised to potentially challenge the industry with the impending expiration of the short-term extension of the Medicare telehealth...more

Nossaman LLP

Compliance Notes - Vol. 7, Issue 1

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Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - Connecticut: Connecticut’s State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) is weighing its first interpretation of a 2024 law banning foreign nationals from making political...more

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N.C. Department of Insurance Conducts Fraud Sting

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The North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI), in partnership with the Farm Bureau’s Special Investigations Unit, recently announced a fraud investigation that led to the arrest of a roofing professional on multiple...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Do U.S. Courts Have Jurisdiction Over Maduro's Criminal Case?

The recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, in which U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores on January 3, 2026 and transported them to the United States to stand trial in the...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Money For Nothing: Indictment Details Tricolor Executives’ Alleged Fraudulent Scheme in Black and White

On December 17, 2025, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced the unsealing of an indictment charging the former CEO and former COO of Tricolor Holdings LLC and its affiliates...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - January 2026

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The NCAA and major sports leagues are girding for new legal fights over athlete pay, college eligibility, and rules of competition—a jumble of cases whose outcome could reshape the business of sports....more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

DOJ Ramps Up Cybersecurity Enforcement Pressure With Criminal Charges Against Employee of Federal Contractor

The U.S. Department of Justice continues an increasingly aggressive approach to enforcing cybersecurity requirements applicable to federal contractors and subcontractors, as we previously highlighted in a November client...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Recent Conviction & Indictment Provide Insight Into Justice Department's FCPA Enforcement Priorities

A recent federal bribery conviction and a separate indictment provide insight on the Department of Justice’s reset on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) prosecutions. Together, the two efforts signal the DOJ is pressing...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

2025 Year-End Review: Competition and Antitrust

2025 was characterized by a clear trend of stepped-up law enforcement by the Israel Competition Authority and the Israeli court system. 2025 also saw an expansion of the types of offenses subject to criminal punishment, far...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

NY Doctor Sentenced in TCD Kickback Scheme

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A New York physician was recently sentenced in federal court for receiving kickbacks in exchange for ordering medically unnecessary brain scans. Vishnudat Seodat of Mattituck had practiced for 36 years and operated three “New...more

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