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DOJ Secures First-Ever Guilty Verdict in Criminal Labor Market Antitrust Case: Conviction Also Highlights Fraud Risks in M&A Sale...

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A federal jury in Las Vegas has convicted Eduardo "Eddie" Lopez, a former executive of a home healthcare staffing company, on charges of wage-fixing and wire fraud. The conviction marks the first successful jury verdict for...more

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Changes in DOJ Policy on Digital Assets Enforcement

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On April 7, the Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Todd Blanche issued a memorandum entitled “Ending Regulation By Prosecution,” detailing a significant shift in the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) approach to digital assets....more

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Evolution of AI Washing Enforcement: DOJ Enters the Picture

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On April 9, the US Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission announced parallel cases against the founder and former CEO of an artificial intelligence startup for allegedly misleading investors about his...more

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Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Fraud: A Survey & Analysis of Recent Civil & Criminal Enforcement Outcomes

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act was a federal law enacted in or around March 2020 designed to provide emergency financial assistance to the millions of Americans who were suffering the...more

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DOJ Narrows Crypto Enforcement Focus to Fraud and Criminal Conduct

On April 7, in a significant policy shift, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced via the release of a memorandum that it will no longer pursue criminal enforcement actions that effectively impose regulatory...more

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U.S. Department of Justice Curtails “Regulation by Prosecution” in Digital Asset Enforcement

A new DOJ policy directs prosecutors to focus on crypto fraud and use of digital assets to facilitate other crimes. On April 7, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a Memorandum titled, “Ending Regulation by...more

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The Supreme Court Continues Its Recent Trend of Rejecting DOJ’s Broad Reading of Federal Criminal Law in Thompson v. United States

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On March 21, 2025, the Supreme Court continued its push back on an expansive reading of the federal criminal laws involving fraud and corruption by overturning the false statement conviction of Patrick Daley Thompson. In a...more

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Florida Man and Affiliated Companies Pay $20 Million for COVID-19 Fraud

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Following a whistleblower complaint filed by Andrew Hersh in 2020, a Florida businessman, Patrick Walsh, and 10 companies he owned or operated entered into a civil settlement for over $20 million to resolve False Claims Act...more

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White Collar and Enforcement Outlook 2025

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With 2025 underway, the ArentFox Schiff White Collar team highlights the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new enforcement priorities and two cases pending before the US Supreme Court that could have sweeping implications for...more

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AGs Ask Congress to Take Further Action on ORC

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....more

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What To Do When You Expect a Debtor Has Committed Bankruptcy Fraud

The U.S. bankruptcy system is generally an efficient mechanism for companies and individuals seeking to restructure their debts and obtain a fresh start. However, the effectiveness of the bankruptcy system relies on integrity...more

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Congress Urged to Send Message to Organized Retail Crime

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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

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Conspiracy Theories Newsletter, 2025 Edition: Predictions for Cartel Enforcement Under Trump 2.0

In many ways, criminal antitrust enforcement during President Trump’s first term illustrates what to expect under Trump 2.0. Among other highlights, the Delrahim DOJ obtained indictments and pleas involving public procurement...more

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Online DME Company Billed Insurers for Unnecessary Medical Supplies

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DMERx, an online DME platform, served as the basis for a massive fraud against Medicare and other insurers. Gregory Schreck, a Kansas man who was the vice president of DMERx, orchestrated a sophisticated fraud scheme to bill...more

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DOJ’s Aggressive Efforts to Investigate a Federal Government Contractor

On February 18, 2025, Denise Cheung, leader of the criminal division at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, abruptly resigned. Prior to her resignation, Cheung had been at the Department of Justice (DOJ)...more

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Supreme Court Poised to Narrow Materiality

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The materiality standard in fraud cases may soon shift dramatically if the comments of Supreme Court justices during a recent oral argument are any indication. A rollback of the materiality standard would be the latest in a...more

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Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for January 2025

Designed for the busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past month, with...more

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The Department of Justice’s Policy Changes — Key Takeaways for the Business Community

Over the past few days, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued several significant policy memos that reshape the landscape for corporate legal risk, particularly for multinational corporations engaged in international...more

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The End of LIBOR: Hotel California Edition [Part II]

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On October 1, 2024, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (UK FCA) phased out ‘Zombie’ LIBOR, as a transitional benchmark, with the move to alternative “risk-free” rates....more

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Federal Investigators Continue Their Focus on Procurement

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A flurry of federal prosecutorial activity in late 2024, as well as a statement from several institutional stakeholders in a key federal initiative to combat procurement fraud, provided a valuable reminder for government...more

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Private-pay “crime stoppers”: Digesting the Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division launched its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (“Criminal Whistleblower Program”) in August of 2024 to encourage tips for various types of fraud, including...more

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New Year, New Sheriff in Town: Anticipated SDNY Priorities Under Jay Clayton

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A new presidential administration means turnover in top leadership roles throughout the government. Jay Clayton, President Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (“SDNY” or the...more

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Fourth Circuit Ruling Guts the Practice of Medicine Defense in FDA Cases

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Last week, the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in United States v. Jackson upheld a doctor’s conviction under Section 301(k) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), 21 USC § 331(k) (Section 301(k)), for...more

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Virginia Hospital Indicted for Allegedly Turning a Blind Eye to Doctor’s Crimes

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In an unusual criminal prosecution, the Chesapeake Regional Medical Center (CRMC), a hospital in Chesapeake, Virginia, was indicted last week by a federal grand jury in Virginia for conspiring to defraud the United States and...more

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Investigations Newsletter: DOJ Reports Nearly $3 Billion in FCA Settlements, Judgments for FY 2024

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DOJ Reports Nearly $3 Billion in FCA Settlements, Judgments for FY 2024 - On January 15, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) reported that settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act (FCA) totaled more than $2.9...more

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