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Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
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Two Decades and Beyond: A Shifting Landscape & Predictions for the Future

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As StoneTurn celebrates two decades in business, our professionals reflect on the industry’s evolution, and look to the future for predictions on the market, the profession, and what challenges and opportunities are on the...more

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The DOJ’s New Pilot Programs: A Bane for Compliance Programs

For years, Department of Justice officials have stressed how important chief compliance officers are as the first line of defense in fighting corporate crimes. While that’s true, compliance programs now have a competitor in...more

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Greenwashing: Emerging Compliance and Cross-Border Legal Risks

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Greenwashing, or the use of green ‘claims’ to improve a business’ or product’s environmental credentials with consumers, has come under significant scrutiny in recent years. Both the Advertising Standards Authority and the...more

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Decoding the Statute of Frauds and Its Impact in North Carolina

This article provides a brief overview of the statute of frauds, what types of contracts it applies to, the requirements for compliance with the statute, exceptions to the statute, and the consequences for non-compliance....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

AI for IAs: How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Investment Advisers

The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning technology solutions ("AI") is becoming increasingly common in all industries, including the registered investment adviser ("RIA") space. A recent survey by AI platform...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 18th Annual Conference on Anti-Corruption - June 18th - 19th, London, United Kingdom

Hosted by the C5 Group, the 18th Annual Conference on Anti-Corruption London will bring together the brightest minds in anti-corruption and compliance to review the most pressing multi-jurisdictional enforcement updates...more

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[Event] FCPA & Anti-Corruption for the Life Sciences Industry - May 9th - 10th, New York, NY

Hosted by the American Conference Institute, the 19th Annual FCPA & Anti-Corruption Conference for the Life Sciences Industry returns for another exciting year with carefully researched programming based on critical findings...more

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False Claims Act Enforcement Highlights Need for Robust Compliance Programs

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The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced its False Claims Act (“FCA”) enforcement statistics for FY 2023 and identified key priorities for FCA enforcement in 2024 and beyond. The DOJ continues to pursue FCA...more

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Scope of FCA Liability Illustrated In Recent Actions Against Higher Education Institutions

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In the past five years, the Federal Government and “Qui Tam” Realtors have ramped up False Claims Act (“FCA”) actions against higher education institutions. These actions highlight the scope and breadth of potential FCA...more

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Health-Care Fraud Scrutiny Heats Up For Companies, Providers

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This year will see a continued proliferation of enforcement against health-care fraud, with old and new theories. Some hot spots for enforcement will involve cases about new technologies; data outliers; entities perceived as...more

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Navigating Corporate Risk: The Imperative of Thorough H-1B Program Audits

In the realm of corporate risk, immigration-related concerns often take a back seat. But a closer look at the current Administration’s actions reveals where priorities lie and which industries, sectors, and companies may be...more

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"An Ounce of Prevention"...How to Reduce the Risk of Litigation and Enforcement Proceedings

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To paraphrase what Ben Franklin may have been alluding to nearly 300 years ago in his famous quote, often the best approach when it comes to reducing the risk of litigation and government enforcement proceedings is to take...more

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Federal Trade Commission Continues to Issue CIDs and Initiate Enforcement Actions Against Sham Charities and Fundraisers That...

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In 2018, the Federal Trade Commission announced “Operations Donate with Honor,” as law enforcers united to challenge deceptive fundraising. At the time, 54 Attorneys General from all 50 states, the District of Columbia,...more

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Current Trends and Real-World Best Practices in Healthcare Fraud Compliance

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Recently, Womble Bond Dickinson held its First Annual Health Care Fraud Symposium, a webinar designed to discuss critical healthcare fraud topics. WBD Partner Joe Whitley moderated a discussion with WBD attorneys Luke Cass,...more

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Failure to Prevent Fraud for UK Corporates

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The UK Government yesterday introduced a new corporate “failure to prevent fraud” offence into draft legislation, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill (“the Bill”). This is a significant development in UK...more

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USDA Issues New “Organic” Labeling Rule, Strengthening Enforcement

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on January 18, 2023, that it has issued a new final rule titled Strengthening Organic Enforcement (the SOE Rule). The new regulation becomes effective on March 20, 2023, and...more

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SEC Announces Year-End Enforcement Results, Highlighting Record-Breaking Penalties - Capital Markets Compass | Issue 4

On November 15, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) released its summary of enforcement actions brought during the 2022 fiscal year, announcing that in 2022 the SEC filed 760 enforcement actions and recovered an...more

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SEC Exam Priorities for 2023

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Find Out What Companies and Investment Firms Need to Know about the SEC’s Exam Priorities for 2023 - Each year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) publishes its annual examination priorities. This report...more

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Anti-Fraud & Sunshine Update

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Staying up-to-date with fraud enforcement trends and recent cases and settlements can sometimes be viewed as a “Glass Half Empty” perspective, focusing on negative aspects of the industry and the perceived threat of...more

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Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | 2022 Issue 15

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Welcome to Jenner & Block’s Government Contracts Legal Round‑Up, a biweekly update on important government contracts developments. This update offers brief summaries of key developments for government contracts legal,...more

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OIG Enforcement Summary: July 16, 2022 – July 31, 2022

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The following is a summary of the federal Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General (OIG) reports of fraud and abuse enforcement activity across the country. The enforcement actions reported are...more

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Prosecution Of NY Lender Marks Shift In PPP Enforcement

Until recently government enforcement and regulatory scrutiny of fraud and other misconduct relating to COVID-19 relief programs were generally limited to end recipients of the relief. These efforts have mostly been...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Driving Cultural Change To Reduce Corporate Risk: Lessons Learned From The Field

Government enforcement efforts are on the rise. In December 2021, the Secret Service announced an initiative to more aggressively counter pandemic-related fraud. Empowered by new personnel, new funding, and new legislation,...more

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Biden Administration Prioritizes Corporate Criminal Enforcement

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Takeaways: ..In recent remarks, top DOJ officials stated that DOJ will “surge resources” and “redouble efforts” for corporate enforcement. ..Areas of particular concern include Foreign Corrupt Practices Act,...more

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Corporate Compliance Crackdown: DOJ Announces New Enforcement Policies for Business Entities

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Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa Monaco delivered an exacting message to the white-collar defense bar at the ABA’s 36th National Institute on White Collar Crime—the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is stepping up its...more

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