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06.06.23

Schutte-Proctor Aftermath: Tips for the Health Care Industry

In one of the most closely watched False Claims Act cases in years, the Supreme Court unanimously decided on June 1 that when determining intent under the statute, courts must consider the state of mind of the defendant at the time a claim is submitted to the government, and not on some objective ...


05.16.22

U.S. Economic Sanctions Against Russia Grow Amid the Ukraine Crisis: What Businesses Need to Know

U.S. economic sanctions against Russian interests have been building in response to the developing situation between the Russian Federation and Ukraine.


12.16.21

The Government’s New Strategy To Counter Corruption: What You Need To Know

On June 3, 2021, the White House issued a memorandum formally establishing the fight against corruption as a core national security interest.


11.12.21

SEC Commissioner to DeFi: Follow the Law or Face Enforcement

In a recent article, SEC Commissioner Caroline A. Crenshaw encouraged DeFi participants to voluntarily comply with securities law regulations, in particular those governing risk disclosure, warning that additional enforcement actions are likely against those who fail to do so.


11.11.21

OFAC Speaks Again on Ransomware: Mature Cybersecurity Programs Are Important

As employees clicked away at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, ransomware attacks surged.


04.26.21

Why the Supreme Court’s Unanimous FTC Decision Changes Everything

The Supreme Court has just made it significantly more difficult for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to obtain monetary relief in enforcement actions, terminating a practice the FTC has engaged in for decades to exact monetary recoveries.


12.02.20

Security Implications of Foreign Funding and Access at U.S. Colleges and Universities

While global media outlets have focused attention on election security, major U.S. healthcare facilities have been under direct cyberattacks in recent months.


10.22.20

Security Implications of Extraterritorial Application of U.S. Law on Cryptocurrency Markets

Recent action by the U.S. government reminds us that engaging in the cryptocurrency markets continues to present counterparty risk in the context of with whom you are doing business.


10.05.20

An Intersection Between Ransomware and U.S. National Security: OFAC Speaks

Picture this: At some point in the next six months, you lose access to your files. Even worse, your company loses access to its files.


09.02.20

The Risks of False Advertising When Raising Capital in the Age of COVID-19

“Fraudsters often seek to use national crises and periods of uncertainty to lure investors into scams. They may play off investors’ hopes and fears, as well as their charity and kindness, and may try to exploit confusion or rumors in the marketplace.”