Eóin Beirne

Jan 22, 2025 | mondaq.com | Eoin P. Beirne |Eóin Beirne |Nick LaPalme |Karen S. Lovitch

Over the past two years, the Department of Justice (DOJ or theDepartment) has actively incentivized companies to voluntarilyself-disclose potential civil and criminal violations. For example,in 2023, in the criminal context, DOJ issued a revised Corporate Enforcement Policy, the UnitedStates Attorneys' Offices Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy, and a Safe Harbor Policy for voluntaryself-disclosures made in connection with mergers andacquisitions.

Jan 22, 2025 | mondaq.com | Eoin P. Beirne |Eóin Beirne |Grady Campion

In past years we have discussed how opioid-related enforcementefforts have remained a top federal and state priority (here, here, and here). In 2024, opioid-related enforcementefforts continued across the entire opioid supply chain, and twothemes dominated the most significant opioid cases and resolutionsof 2024. First, two major settlements from the past year highlightexamples of allegations that crossed a line, prompting thegovernment to pursue criminal charges.

Jan 17, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Eoin P. Beirne |Eóin Beirne |Grady Campion

In past years we have discussed how opioid-related enforcement efforts have remained a top federal and state priority (here, here, and here). In 2024, opioid-related enforcement efforts continued across the entire opioid supply chain, and two themes dominated the most significant opioid cases and resolutions of 2024. First, two major settlements from the past year highlight examples of allegations that crossed a line, prompting the government to pursue criminal charges.

Jan 17, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Eoin P. Beirne |Eóin Beirne |Nick LaPalme |Karen S. Lovitch

Over the past two years, the Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) has actively incentivized companies to voluntarily self-disclose potential civil and criminal violations. For example, in 2023, in the criminal context, DOJ issued a revised Corporate Enforcement Policy, the United States Attorneys’ Offices Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy, and a Safe Harbor Policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in connection with mergers and acquisitions.

Nov 25, 2024 | mondaq.com | Bitfinex Hack |Eoin P. Beirne |Eóin Beirne

Insights from Member Eoin Beirne were featured in a recent Law360 article about what the incoming Trump administration's pick for Massachusetts US attorney could mean for judicial activity from the office and the uncertainties that remain. "There are lots of really smart, hard-working assistant U.S. attorneys and agents who will continue to do their jobs, investigating and prosecuting federal crimes," said Eoin.