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The American Lawyer

Paul Hastings Hires BCLP Partner for White-Collar Defense Group in Chicago

Renato Mariotti, who said he is "bringing my team with me," also said he expects most of his clients to make the move with him.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

In Latest DC Hiring, Akin, Goodwin, Milbank and Ogletree Recruit Partners

After leaving the Justice Department, Gerald Moody has joined Akin as a white-collar defense and government investigations partner in D.C.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Menendez 'Put His Power Up for Sale,' Prosecutor Tells Jury in Closing Argument for Senator's Bribery and Extortion Trial

The government argued that the jurors have seen, through the course of the nearly two-month-long trial, "a clear pattern of corruption."
3 minute read

Law.com

DOJ's Cyber Fraud Initiative: A Wake-up Call That Keeps Ringing

DOJ's Cyber Fraud Initiative has been a wake-up call for companies to prioritize cybersecurity and adhere to stringent standards. By leveraging the FCA, DOJ has used a powerful enforcement tool to target a wide range of cybersecurity failures and misrepresentations. The increasing focus on cybersecurity by enforcement agencies means that robust cybersecurity practices are becoming a standard expectation, not just a best practice.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Supreme Court Agrees To Decide Another Mail/Wire Fraud Question

This article describes different approaches taken to a "fraudulent inducement" theory of liability by contrasting the Third Circuit's decision in 'Kousisis' with the Second Circuit's different approach. It concludes with observations on the potential significance of a Supreme Court ruling that further limits the scope of mail/wire fraud.
10 minute read

Corporate Counsel

US Treasury General Counsel With 5-Star Resume Departs

Neil MacBride announced on LinkedIn that last week marked the end of his tenure with the Treasury department, and that he "was so honored to spend the last several years working with the incredible 2,000 lawyers in the Treasury Legal Division."
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Chasing Carrots: The Uncertain Rewards of SEC Self-Reporting and Cooperation    

Daniel L. Zelenko and Anand Sithian are partners in the New York office of Crowell & Moring. Danielle Giffuni is counsel in the firm's New York office. Andrea Charles is an associate in the firm's New York office and Ahnna Chu is an associate in the firm's Los Angeles office.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

How Companies Will Be Affected by the Corporate Transparency Act, NY LLC Transparency Act

This article explores how the CTA and the related New York LLC Transparency Act impact U.S. companies and foreign companies conducting business in the United States, as well as financial institutions.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

FEPA: The Most Influential Anti-Bribery Legislation Since FCPA or a Paper Tiger?

For those who advise clients on matters relating to cross-border compliance, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act has been the primary federal anti-bribery law since 1977. That was until 2023, when President Biden signed into law the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act. In doing so, the federal government filled a longstanding gap that was unaddressed: the "demand side" of foreign bribery and corruption.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

DOJ Seeks to Incentivize Corporate Compliance Through Voluntary Self-Disclosure Programs, Including Program for Individuals

The DOJ and certain individual U.S. Attorney's Offices have announced six different voluntary self-disclosure or whistleblower policies and programs. With the proclamation of each one, the DOJ sent a clear message that they remain focused on corporate enforcement and want to incentivize companies and corporate insiders to self-report corporate malfeasance.
6 minute read

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