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The recent arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with federal gambling and organized crime probes in the Eastern District of New York (EDNY) have been...more
On October 23, 2025, federal authorities unsealed indictments against more than 30 individuals—including current and former NBA players and coaches—in connection with two sweeping criminal investigations into illegal sports...more
Civil forfeiture is becoming an increasingly important tool in the U.S. Justice Department’s (DOJ) campaign against Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs), Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), and other sanctioned...more
Drug trafficking refers to the international trade of drugs. It involves production, manufacture, packaging, transportation and regional distribution of drugs, sometimes carried out by organised criminal groups. The United...more
In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook," litigation attorney Dan Small explores the complicated dynamics of using informants in organized crime cases. Drawing from his prosecution of Sam Cammarata, Mr. Small explains...more
In this episode of his "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small talks about his experience prosecuting the Cammarata Organization while serving with the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ)...more
Below is a tracker of healthcare-related executive orders (EOs) issued by the Trump administration, including overviews of each EO and the date each EO was signed. We will regularly update this tracker as additional EOs are...more
In the 100th episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small introduces his listeners to Sam Cammarata, a career criminal who tried to follow his dreams and become the "Godfather of...more
On July 30, 2025, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas was federally indicted for allegedly operating a high‑stakes illegal poker ring from his Encino mansion, alongside five co-defendants—including a suspected member of an Israeli...more
In this two-part series, we show not only how to protect your brand from counterfeiting but also how your efforts to do so can simultaneously reduce organised crime, people trafficking, forced labour, toxic health risks and...more
Cartels and TCOs have entrenched themselves in legitimate industry sectors. In recent years, cartels and TCOs have adapted to market changes and new technologies. Many cartels and TCOs are disguising their ownership and...more
Los Cabos, renowned for its luxury resorts and sun-drenched beaches, has become an increasingly dangerous hotspot for sophisticated timeshare scams that disproportionately target American and Canadian property owners and...more
Mexico's Official Gazette of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación) published a decree to reform and add provisions to the Internal Regulations of the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), establishing the...more
INTERPOL’s got a shiny new notice for its member countries. The organization states that the Silver Notice, first released in January 2025, will serve the purposes of...more
If you have been following our blogs, it should be no surprise that the Attorneys General remain focused on combatting Organized Retail Crime (ORC) using available state and federal tools. The Attorneys General of...more
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 38 state and territory AGs urging Congress to pass legislation addressing the national rise in organized retail crime....more
Previously, where a country needed assistance from law enforcement in another jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute criminal offences, it would have to go through the notoriously slow and often fruitless process of...more
Applause can be heard from diverse sectors of private industry as the U.S. Congress redoubles its resolve against threats in the supply chain. New bills introduced in recent months target supply chain challenges at home and...more
U.S. Fintech and Crypto Companies Continue Crypto Product Launches - According to recent reports, a major U.S. fintech and payments company has launched support for USDC payments, enabling U.S. businesses to accept USDC on...more
Why is this case important? The case challenged a decision by the National Crime Agency (“NCA”) not to carry out investigations into whether consignments of cotton goods were the product of alleged forced labour and/or other...more
State attorneys general from across the country met in Colorado for the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) Annual Meeting last week, along with AG staff and the legal and business communities. In opening the conference, Nevada...more
In the rapidly evolving financial landscape, governments worldwide are intensifying their focus on compliance in Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) efforts for financial institutions. Trade-Based Money...more
Organized retail crime is an escalating threat that demands a coordinated response from retailers, consumers, and lawmakers. Its tentacles reach far beyond lost profits, jeopardizing community safety, employment...more
As we approach year-end, we wanted to remind you about the upcoming implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA"), which is set to take effect on January 1, 2024. The CTA will impose significant new reporting...more
In the world of international finance and crime, criminals and terrorists have always sought innovative ways to launder money and avoid sanctions. One relatively recent method that has gained prominence is known as...more