United States: Criminal Law

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...

The Biden administration has issued Executive Order 14390, marking a potentially transformative moment in federal anti-scam policy. This comprehensive directive calls for unprecedented coordination...

The Department of Justice has launched the FOCUS Initiative to engage with data miners using artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to identify False Claims Act violations. This initiative aims to strengthen partnerships with sophisticated data analysts while potentially signaling increased scrutiny of less rigorous data-based claims. Companies receiving federal funds should consider how these evolving enforcement capabilities impact their compliance strategies and risk management approaches.

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...

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, to determine whether the company bears criminal responsibility...

On April 30, 2026, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Fraud Enforcement Division (the Division) announced the launch of a new West Coast Strike Force, a multi-district enforcement...

A Greenberg Traurig shareholder discusses her multi-year pro bono legislative effort that resulted in groundbreaking Texas legislation allowing human trafficking survivors to use duress as a legal defense...

Iowa's amended criminal trespass statute prohibits camera use during trespassing incidents, raising questions about First Amendment protections for activists filming on private property.

A California appellate court recently addressed the limits of the necessity defense when animal rights activists trespass on agricultural property to document alleged animal cruelty.

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.