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President Trump Signs Order Ending Government Disparate Impact Investigations

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring federal agencies from investigating or prosecuting employment discrimination using the disparate impact concept. Most discrimination claims allege that an...more

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The JustPod: The State of Prosecutorial Independence and Prosecutorial Discretion

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The JustPod is a podcast of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, hosted by Justin Danilewitz and Geonard Butler. This episode features Professor Ellen Yaroshefsky (Hofstra Law School), and John Choi...more

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The Continued Retreat: Commerce Secretary Announces Section 232 Investigations into Pharmaceuticals and Semiconductors

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Section 232 investigations determine whether the targeted U.S. imports threaten to impair U.S. national security. At the conclusion of a Section 232 investigation (which can last for up to 270 days), the President must...more

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Healthy or Not? FDA Explains New Standards in Latest Webinar

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On April 10, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a pre-recorded webinar outlining the updated "healthy" nutrient content claim rule. As we previously discussed, the rule will go into effect on April 28,...more

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President Trump Announces Three New Section 232 Investigations After Suspending Reciprocal Tariffs, Excluding Certain Electronics,...

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The Trump Administration has formally launched three separate national security investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 including on: 1) imports of semiconductors (including downstream electronic...more

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Trump Administration Initiates Section 232 Investigation into Pharmaceuticals

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The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it has initiated a Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Section 232 investigation to determine whether imports of pharmaceutical products and ingredients pose a national security risk to...more

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Work This Way: A Labor & Employment Law Podcast | Episode 43: How Employers Can Navigate White Collar Crime with Erica Barnes &...

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In this episode, Tina and Jennie welcome Maynard Nexsen attorneys Erica Barnes and Christian Dysart to explore the intersection of white collar crime and employment and labor law. They share insights on how employers can...more

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The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 59 - Enforcement Priorities of the Second Trump Administration: DOJ Focus

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While President Trump’s first administration focused on reshaping the judiciary, he’s indicated a priority of his second administration will be reshaping the federal justice system. In this episode, reporter Andy Kroll and...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Key Considerations as K-12 Leaders Navigate Minefield Involving DEI, Federal Funding, and Potential Investigations

K-12 school districts across the country now face a tight deadline to navigate a minefield with significant legal and funding implications. ...more

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UK Corporate Briefing - April 2025

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Welcome to the Corporate Briefing, where we review the latest developments in UK corporate law that you need to know about....more

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The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 58 - Enforcement Priorities of the Second Trump Administration: IRS Investigations

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What’s on the Trump administration’s agenda when it comes to federal investigations? Listen to the first in a series of episodes aimed at answering that question. Former IRS Special Agent Jonathan Schnatz joins host Matt...more

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[Event] Inaugural D.C. Compliance & Government Investigations Seminar - April 8th, Washington, DC

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We are pleased to invite you to the inaugural D.C. Compliance & Government Investigations Seminar, hosted by Bass, Berry & Sims in collaboration with Watermark Strategies. This complimentary seminar will build upon the...more

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U.S. Department of Education Announces Investigations Demonstrating Continued Scrutiny of DEI-Related Title VI Issues

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Last week, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (the “Department”) announced that it has initiated two sets of investigations against dozens of universities for alleged violations of Title VI....more

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SEC Revokes Enforcement Division’s Authority to Issue Formal Orders of Investigation

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SEC Staff seeking authority to issue subpoenas must now obtain Commission approval. On March 10, 2025, in a vote that fell along party lines, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or the Commission) issued a rule...more

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Mitigating AI Risks: Insights from Regulatory Guidance and Enforcement

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Introduction - The rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI, has transformed various industries. From finance, where AI algorithms help manage investment portfolios and detect fraud, to...more

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False Claims Act Year in Review: 2024

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The US government and private plaintiffs use the False Claims Act (FCA) – a federal statute originally enacted in 1863 in response to defense contractor fraud during the American Civil War – to combat various forms of fraud...more

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New Section 232 Investigations of Copper and Timber - Background, Timeline, and Next Steps

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The White House issued two recent Executive Orders and Fact Sheets directing the U.S. Department of Commerce (“Commerce”) to initiate investigations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (each a “Section 232...more

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The Top 5 Things to Keep in Mind While Cooperating with an ICE or FDNS Visit

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Immigration authorities have several functions that may bring them to a business to conduct immigration and employment-related investigations. As the government prioritizes these investigative functions, it is important for...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Government Investigations Team Insights - February 2025

AGG’s Government Investigations Team Insights provides periodic updates covering legal and regulatory topics. Our team, which includes former federal prosecutors and federal agency attorneys, has successfully represented...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Pausing Enforcement of FCPA: A Sea Change Moment for DOJ and SEC

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On February 10, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14209, titled “Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement to Further American Economic and National Security,” with the stated purpose of eliminating...more

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President Trump Issues Executive Order Pausing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Enforcement at DOJ

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The order pauses new FCPA criminal cases, directs review of existing cases, and leaves open several questions, including implications for specific business sectors and civil enforcement....more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Q&A With Gabe Scannapieco: Insights From a DOJ Veteran

Q: If you had 30 seconds to describe your practice, what would you say? A: I am a partner in AGG’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice, focusing on government investigations, white-collar defense, and commercial...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

AGG Talks: Healthcare Insights Podcast - Episode 8: What Healthcare Companies Need to Know When the Government Comes Knocking

In this episode, AGG Healthcare Litigation co-chair Jason Bring is joined by AGG Healthcare Litigation and Government Investigations partner Kara Silverman to discuss best practices for healthcare companies facing a...more

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PURA Opens Investigation Into Interconnection Process Modifications

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On January 21, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (“PURA” or the “Authority”) opened Docket 25-01-27 to investigate interconnection process modifications.  On February 3, 2025, in its Notice of Proceeding,...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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