Every year, in an effort to promote uniformity and consistency in federal sentencing nationwide, the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) publishes proposed amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The USSC begins by identifying its pro…
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Many people believe pandemic relief fraud is a thing of the past, but the federal government continues to identify, investigate, and prosecute fraudulent pandemic relief claims in 2026. In many cases, these investigations are part of broader enforcem…
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As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more commonplace, attorneys and the legal system will be called upon to address its use and application including the growing role of AI evidence in litigation. While this nascent technology offers p…
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Under President Trump, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has significantly realigned its enforcement priorities, focusing on issues that impact national security, violent crime, and economic integrity. While many of the same laws remain in place, the m…
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In June 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released new guidelines on how it will enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Contrary to some predictions, the new guidelines are not a death knell for the FCPA. Instead, they call for a renew…
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In July 2025, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling in United States v. Chastain, finding that a defendant can only be convicted of insider trading if the object of their fraudulent scheme was to obtain property that had “commercial…
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The IRS is tasked with enforcing all aspects of federal tax compliance. Nonetheless, the IRS may emphasize certain aspects of tax compliance depending on the priorities of the current administration. Under President Trump, the IRS has signalled a shi…
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It is well known that the Department of Justice (DOJ) under President Trump has prioritized criminal investigations targeting actors who profit through “waste, fraud, and abuse.” In May, Matthew R. Galeotti, the Head of the DOJ’s Criminal Divis…
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Mail and wire fraud are powerful tools that federal prosecutors can use to enhance the severity of criminal charges, help secure convictions, and seek to impose substantial additional penalties on defendants in federal court. In recent years, federal…
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In today’s digital age, evidence collected from computers, smartphones, and other electronic devices increasingly plays a significant role in criminal prosecutions. While digital evidence is often presented as highly reliable, it can be manipulated…
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