Worldwide: Criminal Law

The Department of Justice's first healthcare declination under its 2026 Corporate Enforcement Policy offers critical insights into how companies can navigate criminal investigations through voluntary...

The U.S. Department of Justice has issued its first declination of criminal charges against a healthcare company under the new Corporate Enforcement Policy, demonstrating how voluntary self-disclosure and robust compliance programs can help companies avoid prosecution. While Campus Eye Management avoided charges through cooperation and remediation, the DOJ simultaneously indicted an individual founder on healthcare fraud and kickback charges, highlighting the government's focus on personal accountability.

A U.S. agricultural supply chain company entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the DOJ for directing customs brokers to bribe Mexican border officials to bypass inspections, inadvertently benefiting a drug cartel. The case highlights the importance of third-party due diligence and compliance monitoring in cross-border operations, particularly following the DOJ's renewed focus on FCPA enforcement targeting transnational criminal organizations.

The new DHS/DOJ Trade Fraud Resource Guide should resonate across the trade ecosystem, especially for importers, Customs brokers, and in-house counsel. What makes the Guide so notable is not just the substance, but the framing. Trade fraud is no longer being discussed as a narrow customs issue or a technical filing problem. It is being presented as an economic security issue, a public safety issue, a supply chain integrity issue, and a forced labor issue. That shift has practical consequences for everyone involved in moving goods into the United States.

This monthly cybersecurity briefing examines emerging threats where artificial intelligence systems have been exploited to steal credentials and access sensitive data, alongside government initiatives to strengthen defense contractor security requirements and eliminate vulnerable network infrastructure. The analysis covers recent law enforcement operations, regulatory developments, and documented cases of AI-powered attacks that demonstrate the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

This is the second in our 2026 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. Up next: anti-corruption/FCPA enforcement

On June 15, 2026, the Supreme Court denied certiorari in National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. v. Letitia James, leaving in place the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit’s decision upholding New York’s...

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.

A legal expert examines how the modern plea-bargaining system has fundamentally undermined the constitutional right to jury trial that the Founders considered essential to American liberty. The analysis explores historical context from the American Revolution and discusses recent Supreme Court signals suggesting potential reconsideration of longstanding plea bargaining practices.

What hidden pitfalls can delay, deny, or even undo a naturalization application? Immigration attorneys explore the criminal history issues, moral character requirements, and documentation strategies that can make or break a US citizenship case, along with the waivers and exemptions available for applicants who don't fit the standard mold.

Navigating the U.S. naturalization process requires more than a clean record. This guide explores the evolving good moral character standard, criminal history considerations, disclosure obligations, and the waivers and special pathways available to applicants who face unique circumstances or extended time abroad.