The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 49 - Perspectives From the Bench: Anatomy of a Criminal Trial With Retired Judge Margaret Foti
JONES DAY TALKS®: Detecting and Addressing Prosecutorial Misconduct: An Overview for Defense Lawyers
Extraterritoriality — RICO Report Podcast
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 47 - Fireside Chat With Bill Baroni and Jesse Eisinger
INTERPOL Red Notices - do they expire?
The Legal Tightrope: Surviving Parallel Investigations
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 45 - The Grit, Grace and Gift of Second Chances
Should you try to remove an INTERPOL Red Notice yourself?
Navigating Civil Standing Requirements for Defense Success — RICO Report Podcast
INTERPOL Red Notices and Immigration. Can You Obtain Immigration Relief in the U.S. Even with a Red Notice?
INTERPOL and Politically Motivated Red Notices - What We Can Learn from INTERPOL’s Annual Reports.
Episode 333 -- The Boeing Proposed Plea Agreement
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 42 - AI in Criminal Justice: Opportunity or Opportunity for Misuse?
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 41 - The Dynamics of Decision-Making: Psychology and the Criminal Justice System
INTERPOL and Child Kidnapping Cases. What are INTERPOL’s Abilities and Limitations?
What to do when finding that you are the subject of a RedNotice?
Episode 324 -- Third-Party Risks and Sanctions Compliance
Episode 323 - Carlos Villagran Discusses Rebuilding a Corporate Culture After a Crisis
AGG Talks: Antitrust and White-Collar Crime Roundup Podcast - Episode 9: Exploring the DA’s Proof, Michael Cohen’s Cross-Examination, and Jury Scenarios in Trump’s Election Interference Trial
False Claims Act Insights - Railroaded! How to Approach the Twin Tracks of Parallel Proceedings
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In its first enforcement action related to COVID-19 government aid programs, the Federal Reserve Board recently announced that it has fined New York-based Popular Bank $2.3 million for processing Paycheck Protection Program...more
Given the volume of funds that were quickly dispersed during the COVID-19 pandemic, there were plenty of new areas for fraud and abuse. The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) initially set its sights on targeting the borrowers of...more
COVID-19 Fraud Update: DOJ Prosecutes More than 150 Defendants, 95 Criminal Cases - Since the inception of the CARES Act, DOJ’s Fraud Section has prosecuted over 150 defendants in over 95 criminal cases. The Fraud Section...more
Vanessa R. Waldref, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, recently announced the creation of a new interagency COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force to combat alleged fraud arising from the pandemic. One of its...more
As we approach the two-year anniversary of the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), the scope and costs of fraud in connection with its relief programs continues to mount. To date,...more
Federal prosecutions continue to increase across the country against businesses and individuals accused of fraudulent conduct under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. In March, the Department of...more
The U.S. Department of Justice took several victory laps this month, touting long prison sentences it has secured for COVID-19 related fraud. These prison terms send a clear message to any individual or business that...more
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis continues its investigation into PPP fraud. On May 27, the Select Subcommittee turned its focus to FinTech firms and partner banks implicated in Department of Justice...more
In addition to the ever-growing number of fraud charges brought in connection with the SBA’s PPP program, recent indictments issued across the country in connection with Covid-19 unemployment benefits and economic injury...more
In the last year, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has brought more than 100 criminal cases relating to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Fraud. These criminal prosecutions started at a blistering pace, with the first...more
The US Department of Justice’s Criminal Division Fraud Section (DOJ) released its annual Year in Review report on February 24, covering 2020. This year’s report highlights DOJ’s sustained aggressive enforcement efforts...more
The Justice Department has widened its crackdown on COVID-19 fraud, announcing the first criminal case alleging misuse of federal relief funds designated for medical providers. The egregious nature of the alleged fraud and...more
On January 12, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) entered into a settlement with California-based SlideBelts, Inc. (SlideBelts) and its president and chief executive officer in what is advertised as the country’s...more
On January 12, 2021, the Eastern District of California entered into a civil settlement with a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) borrower and its CEO to resolve allegations of fraud. The settlement stemmed from a $350,000...more
The U.S. Department of Justice has brought criminal indictments against business owners in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia over their use of the Paycheck Protection Program. The program resulted in a rapid influx...more
While the $525 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), enacted as part of the CARES Act, has undoubtedly helped millions of deserving businesses survive the COVID-19 pandemic, it has also provided a unique opportunity for...more
A Florida business owner facing criminal charges serves as a cautionary tale: think twice before using Payroll Protection Program funds to upgrade to a Lamborghini. And, think a third time if you believe you are...more
As predicted, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and other enforcement agencies have acted quickly to bring substantial criminal enforcement actions for fraud against the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Acting Assistant...more
At a September 10 press conference, Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Rabbitt announced that the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Criminal Division has reached 57 criminal prosecutions for fraud in connection with the...more
New concerns from Ireland’s Data Protection Commission about Facebook’s protection of information from American government surveillance may soon force the social networking giant to “overhaul its operations to keep data on...more
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has made clear that it is pursuing civil enforcement actions and criminal prosecution of individuals and entities exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic for their own gain, as seen in the U.S....more
While many who have accepted PPP loans now consider the forgiveness aspects and process, be mindful of federal enforcement. To date, the Justice Department has filed 36 PPP fraud cases, charging about 51 defendants....more
United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling recently announced that the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of Massachusetts entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Special Inspector General Brian D....more
The newly appointed Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (SIGPR), Brian Miller, struck an important partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA U.S. Attorney). On July...more