On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued its final rule (28 C.F.R. Part 202) implementing former President Biden’s Executive Order 14117, “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern.” The guide outlines the requirements of a newly…
On April 7, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a Memorandum titled, “Ending Regulation by Prosecution,” which outlines changes to the approach of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to digital assets and criminal enforcement. The stated goal of the Memorandum, which implements Executive Order 14178 (Strengthening American Leadership in…
As the 119th Congress begins, with Republicans taking control of both the House and Senate for the first time in five years, companies and nonprofit organizations should anticipate a surge in congressional investigations. Unified control of Congress, coupled with President-elect Trump in the White House, positions Republicans to pursue a…
Featured in Legal500’s latest white collar crime guide, colleagues Audrey Koh and Elinor Lee recently co-authored a Q&A that provides an overview of white collar crime laws and regulations specifically applicable in the United Kingdom. The Q&A also highlights a broad range of key takeaways including recent trends in the industry, the…
Over the last several years, enforcement authorities including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have aggressively pursued corporate misconduct, particularly in the areas of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, financial fraud, corruption and sanctions. As a result, public and private companies, as well as their boards,…