Daniel Koffmann

September 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Quinn Emanuel partners Michael Packard and Daniel Koffmann discuss the recent decision in 'Diaz v. United States,' where the Supreme Court has given prosecutors the green light to prove defendants' criminal intent by offering expert testimony about the mental state of people "like" the defendant.

By Michael Packard and Daniel Koffmann

13 minute read

July 09, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Among the differences between the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and is the Foreign Extortion Protection Act (FEPA) is the definition of a "foreign official." The FCPA definition is "any officer or employee of a foreign government or any department, agency, or instrumentality…or any person acting in an official capacity for or on behalf of any such government or department, agency, or instrumentality." The FEPA adds "any person acting in an unofficial capacity." What defines "unofficial capacity" is the focus of this article.

By Daniel Koffmann and Jonathan Acevedo

14 minute read

September 18, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the DOJ's prosecution of alleged bribery and corruption in the international soccer world and an examination of the court's reasoning in issuing acquittals, places it in the context of recent corruption prosecutions and Supreme Court caselaw. The authors also provide key takeaways for future foreign bribery prosecutions.

By Daniel Koffmann and Isabelle Sun

11 minute read