United States: Criminal Law

Vince McKnight, Co-Vice Chairman and Whistleblower & Qui Tam Practice Group Co-Chair at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, discusses his career path from his formative years in Washington, D.C. to becoming a leading advocate in whistleblower and employment law. He shares insights on the False Claims Act, qui tam litigation, and the critical role of whistleblower advocacy in protecting those who expose fraud and wrongdoing.

17 CFR Part 209 prescribes forms under the SEC's Rules of Practice, with Form D-A serving as the primary mechanism for disclosure of assets and financial information in enforcement matters.

Prediction market exchange Kalshi has announced new compliance measures requiring users to disclose their employer before placing bets in markets linked to material nonpublic information.

A unanimous Supreme Court held in Abouammo v. United States that a defendant charged under 18 U.S.C. §1519 must be tried where the alleged falsification occurred, not where the targeted investigation...

As federal enforcement of financial crime pulls back in 2025-2026, enforcement responsibility is shifting to private whistleblowers under the False Claims Act and foreign prosecutors under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Power and corruption intertwine in history's most shocking scandals. Through detailed investigations of kleptocrats, fraudsters, and institutional failures, discover how greed infiltrates the highest levels of government, business, and defense—and what red flags might have prevented these catastrophic breakdowns.

A wrongful conviction case spanning 15 years comes to light as Greenberg Traurig attorneys uncover new evidence suggesting Pierre Rushing, convicted of murder at age 22, may be innocent. With a recanted eyewitness testimony and hundreds of previously undisclosed police reports, the legal team fights to overturn a conviction built on questionable evidence.

The FAA has designated all 2026 FIFA World Cup venues as "No Drone Zones," imposing strict airspace restrictions with severe penalties for violations. Federal agencies are coordinating enforcement efforts and deploying counter-drone technology to detect and disable unauthorized drones throughout the tournament. Operators must understand compliance obligations, temporary flight restrictions, and the legal framework governing drone operations during this major international sporting event.

On June 4, 2026, Crowell Partners Caroline Brown and Anand Sithian hosted the ACSS New York Chapter at the New York office for an in-person panel discussion titled...

Dozens of college and university campuses experienced protests in April and May of 2024 due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Many were peaceful, but some turned violent...

Ben Cohen charged with "unlawful entry" whilst protesting against the prosecution of Julian Assange.

On March 16, 2020, the Georgia Court of Appeals entered a ruling in the case of Star Residential, LLC vs. Hernandez for plaintiffs who bring claims under the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act.