Matthew Hickman

May 22, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Luke Cass |Matthew Hickman |Lee Van Voorhis

“The task force will identify and root out monopolies and collusive practices that increase costs, decrease quality and create single points of failure in the health care industry.”– Assistant Attorney General Jonathan KanterOn May 9, 2024, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new Task Force on Health Care Monopolies and Collusions (HCMC).

Jan 16, 2024 | thesouthern.com | Matthew Hickman

In 1973 the band Brownsville Station hit the popular music charts with their classic song, “Smokin’ in the Boys Room.” Fifty years later, “smokin’ ” would need to be replaced with “vaping”. In our communities and across the country, a concerning trend has taken hold: the widespread use of e-cigarettes among young people.

Oct 16, 2023 | mondaq.com | Luke Cass |Matthew Hickman |Amy Lyons

As previously reported, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced comprehensive corporate criminal enforcement policy changes utilizing both "carrots" and "sticks" to encourage companies to voluntarily self-disclose potential wrongdoing. As Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri recently stated, "while early reporting is best, self-reporting late is always better than never, whether in the M&A context or otherwise.

Oct 13, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Luke Cass |Matthew Hickman |Amy Lyons

As previously reported, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced comprehensive corporate criminal enforcement policy changes utilizing both “carrots” and “sticks” to encourage companies to voluntarily self-disclose potential wrongdoing. As Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri recently stated, “while early reporting is best, self-reporting late is always better than never, whether in the M&A context or otherwise.

Sep 11, 2023 | mondaq.com | Britt Whitesell Biles |Luke Cass |William Curtis |Matthew Hickman

Two recent Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) actions – a Department of Justice (DOJ) Opinion letter and an SEC settlement – underscore key diligence questions that legal and compliance departments should address when reviewing or approving payment of travel and hospitality-related expenses.