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500 Prosecutors And Five Priorities: Inside DOJ’s Aggressive New Fraud Push
The U.S. Department of Justice is launching an unprecedented expansion of its National Fraud Enforcement Division, deploying approximately 500 attorneys and staff by late August 2026 to combat fraud across five critical enforcement areas. With enhanced data-driven capabilities and specialized prosecution teams, DOJ is signaling a more aggressive approach to white-collar enforcement that will significantly impact companies in government contracting, healthcare, tax, international trade, and corporate sectors
United States Criminal
AP
Arnold & Porter
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DOJ Announces National Fraud Enforcement Division Priorities And Enhanced Authority In Bid To “Supercharge” Fraud Enforcement
The Department of Justice's newly established National Fraud Enforcement Division has announced five critical enforcement priorities and received expanded prosecutorial authority, signaling a major reorganization of federal fraud enforcement capabilities. With plans to grow to 500 attorneys and staff, the division will deploy data analytics and nationwide coordination to combat fraud in public trust, healthcare, tax enforcement, global trade, and corporate misconduct.
United States Criminal
BI
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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New Massachusetts Law Expands Liability For Statutory Mandated Reporters
Massachusetts has enacted a new law criminalizing sexual conduct between mandated reporters and minors aged 16-17 over whom they exercise supervisory authority, carrying penalties up to 20 years in prison. The legislation addresses power imbalances in relationships between minors and adults in positions of authority such as teachers, coaches, and healthcare providers, even after formal supervisory roles have ended. Employers of mandated reporters must now update policies, training programs, and codes of con
United States Criminal
HK
Holland & Knight
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DOJ’s New Fraud Division Issues Plan To Rapidly Grow And To Focus On Five Priority Areas
The Department of Justice's newly formed National Fraud Enforcement Division has unveiled a comprehensive enforcement strategy targeting five critical areas of fraud, from healthcare schemes to international trade violations. With specialized litigation sections, expanded resources, and a mandate to protect vulnerable Americans, the Division represents a fundamental reorganization of federal fraud prosecution authority and priorities.
United States Criminal
MB
Mayer Brown
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Cyber Offensive: White House Establishes New Program For Private-Sector Cyber Operations Against Foreign Cybercrime Groups
President Trump's National Security Presidential Memorandum establishes a groundbreaking program authorizing vetted private US companies to conduct cyber surveillance and offensive operations against foreign cybercrime organizations under federal government direction. The initiative creates a National Coordination Center to oversee these operations while requiring rigorous vetting, legal compliance safeguards, and coordination across intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
United States Government
SJ
Steptoe LLP
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New Massachusetts Law Expands Liability For Statutory Mandated Reporters
Massachusetts has enacted a new law criminalizing sexual conduct between mandated reporters and minors aged 16-17 over whom they exercise supervisory authority, carrying penalties up to 20 years in prison. The legislation addresses power imbalances in relationships between minors and adults in positions of authority such as teachers, coaches, and healthcare providers, even after formal supervisory roles have ended. Employers of mandated reporters must now update policies, training programs, and codes of con
United States Criminal
HK
Holland & Knight
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Louisiana’s Behind The Counter Protection Act Expands Workplace Violence Protections
Louisiana's Behind the Counter Protection Act, effective August 1, 2026, strengthens criminal penalties for workplace violence against retail, restaurant, and customer-facing employees. While the law doesn't mandate new compliance programs, businesses should understand how enhanced penalties for assault and battery apply to their workforce and consider integrating these protections into existing safety practices.
United States Employment
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Butler Snow LLP
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500 Prosecutors And Five Priorities: Inside DOJ’s Aggressive New Fraud Push
The U.S. Department of Justice is launching an unprecedented expansion of its National Fraud Enforcement Division, deploying approximately 500 attorneys and staff by late August 2026 to combat fraud across five critical enforcement areas. With enhanced data-driven capabilities and specialized prosecution teams, DOJ is signaling a more aggressive approach to white-collar enforcement that will significantly impact companies in government contracting, healthcare, tax, international trade, and corporate sectors
United States Criminal
AP
Arnold & Porter
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DOJ Announces National Fraud Enforcement Division Priorities And Enhanced Authority In Bid To “Supercharge” Fraud Enforcement
The Department of Justice's newly established National Fraud Enforcement Division has announced five critical enforcement priorities and received expanded prosecutorial authority, signaling a major reorganization of federal fraud enforcement capabilities. With plans to grow to 500 attorneys and staff, the division will deploy data analytics and nationwide coordination to combat fraud in public trust, healthcare, tax enforcement, global trade, and corporate misconduct.
United States Criminal
BI
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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DOJ’s New Fraud Division Issues Plan To Rapidly Grow And To Focus On Five Priority Areas
The Department of Justice's newly formed National Fraud Enforcement Division has unveiled a comprehensive enforcement strategy targeting five critical areas of fraud, from healthcare schemes to international trade violations. With specialized litigation sections, expanded resources, and a mandate to protect vulnerable Americans, the Division represents a fundamental reorganization of federal fraud prosecution authority and priorities.
United States Criminal
MB
Mayer Brown
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Cyber Offensive: White House Establishes New Program For Private-Sector Cyber Operations Against Foreign Cybercrime Groups
President Trump's National Security Presidential Memorandum establishes a groundbreaking program authorizing vetted private US companies to conduct cyber surveillance and offensive operations against foreign cybercrime organizations under federal government direction. The initiative creates a National Coordination Center to oversee these operations while requiring rigorous vetting, legal compliance safeguards, and coordination across intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
United States Government
SJ
Steptoe LLP
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New State Department Task Force Expands Visa Enforcement Against Birth Tourism
The U.S. Department of State has established a Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force to combat the misuse of nonimmigrant visas by individuals traveling to the United States primarily to give birth and secure U.S. citizenship for their children. This initiative has already resulted in over 600 visa revocations worldwide and signals heightened government coordination in identifying birth tourism networks and holding travelers accountable. The task force works across federal agencies to analyze travel patterns,
United States Immigration
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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82 Wiley Attorneys Recognized In Best Lawyers In America 2027
Wiley Rein LLP celebrates exceptional recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 edition, with 82 attorneys honored across multiple practice areas and Michael E. Toner named DC's "Lawyer of the Year" for Government Relations Practice. The firm's recognized talent spans critical sectors including government contracts, insurance, international trade, telecommunications, and white collar defense.
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Wiley Rein
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