Many commentators have speculated about the direction white-collar enforcement may take under President Trump’s second term. A May 12 memorandum from Matthew R Galeotti, Head of the Department of Justice’s (Department) Criminal Division, sheds light on the Department’s evolving approach. The memorandum, titled Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in
DOJ’s new era in white-collar enforcement under Trump
Criminal Division’s priority will be to combat fraud including: healthcare, trade and customs, elder, and securities; and national security threats.