Before filing a criminal or civil action under the False Claims Act, or FCA (31 U.S.C. § 3729), the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) can start with a civil investigative demand or CID. Similar to subpoenas, Civil...more
A civil investigative demand, or CID, is a powerful law enforcement tool that federal agencies such as the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) can use during the early stages of investigations into potential antitrust...more
Federal criminal cases can broadly be divided into four phases: (i) the government’s investigation, (ii) grand jury proceedings, (iii) pretrial practice, and (iv) trial. The empanelment of a grand jury is a critical juncture,...more
Civil investigative demands (CIDs) are powerful investigative tools that federal agencies use to gather information in support of a broad range of charges. Identifying the federal agencies that issued a civil investigative...more
Receiving a federal grand jury subpoena is a serious matter. Whether you are the target of a federal investigation or prosecutors believe you have information they can use to pursue charges against another person or company,...more
As the nation’s chief domestic investigative agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has substantial authority to collect information through a variety of different means. This includes utilizing subpoenas to compel...more
Since 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court has continued to roll back the expansion of personal jurisdiction by lower courts and has set more limitations on where a plaintiff can sue corporate defendants. We have watched this unfold...more
The president of a corporation, manager of a limited liability company, trustee of a family trust, or principal of another business entity receives a summons in a Florida divorce case. One spouse contends the other’s control,...more