United States: White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

The Department of Justice's new FOCUS Initiative marks a significant shift in False Claims Act enforcement, prioritizing data-driven qui tam cases brought by outsiders using publicly available information and analytics.

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.

On June 3, 2026, President Trump signed the new Executive Order “Strengthening Customs Enforcement.” This new order from the administration tackles different administrative priorities related to customs: Customs Reform and Combatting Customs Fraud.

Between July 2011 and June 2014, California-based Perfectus Aluminum Inc., Perfectus Aluminum Acquisitions LLC, and four affiliated warehousing companies imported more than 2.2 million aluminum extrusions from China.

Receiving a federal grand jury subpoena can be alarming for businesses and individuals alike. Understanding what a subpoena means, how federal investigations work, and the critical importance of obtaining experienced legal counsel before taking any action can significantly impact the outcome of your case.

The Trade Fraud Task Force, established last year, is gaining even more teeth. The Trade Fraud Task Force (Task Force) is a cross-agency effort established in August 2025 between the DOJ and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Customs or CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

The FTC continues to prioritize consumer protection, taking significant steps to eliminate fraud in the payments system by enforcing court orders.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General recently issued a favorable advisory opinion regarding a cancer testing company's proposal to offer free supplemental multi-cancer detection...