United States: Criminal Law

The US Department of Justice has introduced a groundbreaking department-wide corporate enforcement policy offering declination from criminal prosecution for companies that voluntarily self-disclose misconduct, while the HHS Office of Inspector General maintains its separate Health Care Fraud Self-Disclosure Protocol with distinct benefits.

On April 7, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking (the FinCEN Proposed Rule)...

ast week, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division (the Division) revealed criminal charges against China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd. (CIMC)...

The Department of Justice has revamped its Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy, offering significant incentives for companies that proactively report misconduct. Understanding how voluntary self-disclosure, full cooperation, and timely remedial actions can help businesses avoid prosecution is crucial for corporate compliance strategies.

Last Thursday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois announced a new program designed to incentivize individuals to voluntarily report and cooperate in the investigation...

Last Friday a jury in the Southern District of Florida found former Florida congressman David Rivera guilty of failing to register after a foreign agent in connection with a $50 million deal with a Venezuelan...

On April 7, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking (the FinCEN Proposed Rule)...

For California employers, compliance with the Fair Chance Act (FCA) is not a game. In recent years, the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has stepped up its investigations into complaints of FCA violations, and employers who don’t know the rules risk landing on a chute at every turn. Read on for our guide to navigating compliant background check practices and staying ahead of CRD enforcement.

Federal law requires most non-U.S. citizens aged 18 and older to carry proof of immigration registration at all times, with noncompliance potentially resulting in criminal penalties. This guide explains what documents qualify as acceptable evidence, how to respond when approached by immigration officials, and the rights and obligations that apply to both noncitizens and U.S. citizens during encounters with ICE, CBP, and other enforcement agencies.

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.