Corporations, associations, foundations, and institutions of higher education should be prepared for criminal, civil, and congressional inquiries.
On February 5, 2025, newly confirmed US Attorney General Pam Bondi issued...more
With Republicans claiming a new majority in the House of Representatives in the upcoming Congress, corporates and individuals should expect a sea change in Congress' investigative priorities and areas of focus.
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The Court’s recent rulings on state grand jury and congressional subpoenas identify important limitations on the purpose and scope of these investigative tools.
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..In July 2020, the Court held that the...more
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Economic aid legislation will likely result in increased scrutiny of certain industries, similar to investigations that followed relief efforts in the 2008 financial crisis.
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..The CARES Act creates multiple...more
Shift in control of the House of Representatives dramatically alters the focus of oversight and investigations through 2020.
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..The Democratic majority in the House of Representatives will significantly...more
Ruling holds that the government cannot use conspiracy and accomplice liability theories to reach foreign nationals that lack US ties.
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..Non-resident foreign nationals who are not otherwise subject to direct...more
DOJ may revise policies on using investigatory tools to procure information about the media, with significant legal and business implications.
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..The review marks DOJ’s second significant evaluation of media...more
FCPA Opinion Release provides insight into the jurisdictional reach of the FCPA and the level of due diligence the DOJ expects.
On November 7, 2014, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) issued its second and final...more
While attorney-client privilege can protect many internal documents, recent court decisions highlight the need to explicitly invoke this protection.
As many US policies now require an increased level of internal...more