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Customs Compliance Is Now A Fraud Risk: What Changed And Why It Matters
Federal enforcement of customs violations has evolved from administrative penalties into a high-stakes arena of civil fraud and criminal liability, with recent settlements reaching unprecedented levels and executives facing personal exposure. The Department of Justice's restructured enforcement apparatus, combined with an aggressive whistleblower program, has transformed tariff compliance into a critical risk management priority for importers and their leadership teams.
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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DOJ’s National Fraud Division Outlines New Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities And Factors
The US Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division has issued its first comprehensive corporate enforcement directive, establishing new investigation priorities and charging factors that will reshape how federal prosecutors approach fraud cases. Companies in healthcare, government contracting, tax, and international trade now face heightened scrutiny under a centralized enforcement framework that emphasizes data-driven detection...
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Mayer Brown
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DOJ Fraud Division Announces New Corporate Enforcement Memo
The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division has issued new guidance outlining aggressive corporate enforcement priorities targeting healthcare, government contracts, tax evasion, and trade fraud. What factors will prosecutors weigh most heavily when recommending charges, and how will the new partnership between Division prosecutors and the Corporate Enforcement Section reshape corporate investigations and compliance oversight?
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WilmerHale
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DOJ Issues Corporate Enforcement Directive
The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division has issued new corporate enforcement guidance establishing four priority investigation areas and mandating heightened scrutiny of fraud schemes affecting government programs and taxpayer funds. Companies operating in healthcare, government contracting, revenue collection, and international trade sectors face increased enforcement activity as prosecutors must now report corporate investigations to a centralized Corporate Enforcement Section and
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Ballard Spahr LLP
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CEO Still In The Crosshairs Despite Declination For The Company: Lessons From The First Health Care Declination Under The New CEP
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued its first health care fraud declination under the new Corporate Enforcement Policy, resolving a multi-year investigation into Campus Eye Management for alleged Medicare fraud and Anti-Kickback Statute violations. While the company avoided prosecution through voluntary self-disclosure and cooperation, its CEO faces criminal charges, highlighting DOJ's continued focus on individual accountability even when corporations receive favorable treatment.
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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DOJ Announces First Declination Of Criminal Charges Against Healthcare Company Under New Corporate Enforcement Policy
The U.S. Department of Justice has issued its first declination of criminal charges against a healthcare company under the new Corporate Enforcement Policy, demonstrating how voluntary self-disclosure and robust compliance programs can help companies avoid prosecution. While Campus Eye Management avoided charges through cooperation and remediation, the DOJ simultaneously indicted an individual founder on healthcare fraud and kickback charges, highlighting the government's focus on personal accountability.
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Bass, Berry & Sims
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FCPA Settlement Tied To Cartel Bribes At U.S./Mexico Border
A U.S. agricultural supply chain company entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the DOJ for directing customs brokers to bribe Mexican border officials to bypass inspections, inadvertently benefiting a drug cartel. The case highlights the importance of third-party due diligence and compliance monitoring in cross-border operations, particularly following the DOJ's renewed focus on FCPA enforcement targeting transnational criminal organizations.
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A&O Shearman
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Building Trust From Day One: How To Lay The Groundwork For A Successful Corporate Monitorship
An independent third party monitor, neither employee nor agent of the organization or government, is appointed to assess and improve corporate compliance programs following misconduct. While the DOJ maintains monitorships serve non-punitive goals focused on reducing recurrence risk, organizations often perceive the imposition of a monitor as punishment despite its intended rehabilitative purpose.
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Winston Taylor
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