The National Fraud Enforcement Division centralizes existing DOJ fraud resources under a single leadership structure, with plans to rapidly expand prosecutorial capacity nationwide.
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Emphasizing an end to “regulation by enforcement,” the agency will focus on market integrity and fraud offenses and partner with registered exchanges and other authorities.
By Douglas K. Yatter, Catherine Young, and John Federico
On March 31, 2026, David I. Miller, the newly appointed Director of Enforcement at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), delivered remarks at NYU…
The program provides new financial incentives for whistleblowers to report information about potential violations of money laundering and sanctions laws.
By Joseph M. Bargnesi, Les P. Carnegie, Andrew P. Galdes, Eric S. Volkman, Douglas K. Yatter, Jewel Drigo, Allayne Thomas, and Nicole Kerrigan
On March 30, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s…
As EPA works to finalize a new existing chemicals risk evaluation framework rule, pending Fifth Circuit decisions and legislation introduced to amend TSCA could complicate the Agency’s plans.
By Julia A. Hatcher, Tom Lee, and Hunter J. Kendrick
For the third time since the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Section 6 was amended in 2016 to mandate existing…
A recent executive order specifies forthcoming contract language prohibiting federal contractors and subcontractors from engaging in “racially discriminatory” DEI activities.
By Dean W. Baxtresser, Danielle Conley, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Danielle J. McCall, Anne W. Robinson, Jude Volek, Morgan L. Maddoux, Genevieve P. Hoffman, and John (Jack) Ring
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The ruling impacts those with HSR filings expected to be submitted on or after March 19, 2026.
By Kyra K. Bromley, Patrick C. English, and Peter M. Todaro
The Fifth Circuit has denied the FTC’s motion for a stay pending appeal in Chamber of Commerce v. FTC (No. 26-40094). As a result, while the appeal proceeds, the “old”…
The corporate enforcement of any potential corporate criminal misconduct is now governed by a DOJ-wide policy.
On March 10, 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new department-wide “Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy” (the CEP). The CEP addresses the benefits available to companies that voluntarily disclose, cooperate, and remediate potential criminal misconduct.
The CEP has important practical…
The executive actions emphasize public-private partnerships, enhanced information sharing, and leveraging commercial cybersecurity capabilities.
By Jennifer C. Archie, Marissa R. Boynton, Antony (Tony) Kim, Clayton Northouse, Michael H. Rubin, and Serrin Turner
On March 6, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Combating Cybercrime, Fraud, and Predatory Schemes Against American Citizens” (the Order) that…
The ruling impacts those with HSR filings expected to be submitted on or after February 20, 2026.
By Kyra K. Bromley, Patrick C. English, and Peter M. Todaro
Updated on February 19, 2026
On February 19, 2026, the Fifth Circuit granted an administrative stay, which keeps the “new” Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification form in place and temporarily stays…
Defense contractors must prepare for the Secretary of War’s review of contract performance and potential imposition of limits on dividends, stock buybacks, and executive compensation.
By Dean W. Baxtresser, Kyle R. Jefcoat, Edward N. Siskel, Joel H. Trotter, Douglas K. Yatter, and Pascal Jakowec
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The Order takes aim at the proxy advisory industry, particularly with regard to DEI and ESG.
By Betty M. Huber, Benjamin Rosemergy, Larry Seymour, Bradd L. Williamson, Aryeh Zuber, and Ariel Woldar
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The new executive order is the latest effort by the Trump administration to establish a “minimally burdensome national standard” for regulating the AI industry.
By Michael H. Rubin, Andrew Gass, Ghaith Mahmood, Sy Damle, and Fiona Maclean
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