John Ghose

3 days ago | jdsupra.com | John Ghose |Sean O'Connell |Lindsay Ray

In February, the White House issued an Executive Order "pausing" Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) enforcement for 180 days, to "further American economic and national security."1 On June 9, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a Memorandum to DOJ's Criminal Division, setting forth Guidelines for FCPA Investigations and Enforcement going forward (the "Guidelines"). The next day, DOJ Criminal Division Chief Matthew R.

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | John Ghose |Sean O'Connell

In our prior client alert, we examined the growing risk that the Department of Justice (DOJ) would deploy the False Claims Act (FCA) to pursue entities that receive federal funds and operate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs viewed as discriminatory under federal civil rights laws. On May 19, 2025, the DOJ formalized that risk, launching a new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative via a memorandum issued by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

1 month ago | jdsupra.com | John Ghose |Sabrina Marquez |Sean O'Connell

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on May 12, 2025, a strategy shift in its approach to white collar enforcement, identifying specific high-impact areas of focus; an expansion of whistleblower and self-disclosure incentives; and a narrowed use of corporate monitorships. These strategic shifts present significant opportunities for companies and individuals currently facing government investigations, particularly where those investigations no longer align with DOJ priorities.