Executive order
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Compliance landscape in Venezuela following Nicolás Maduro’s removal from power
Overview of the sanctions regime on Venezuela and key takeaways for businesses.
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DOJ and DHS partner on cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force
DOJ said it invites the “vital contributions of whistleblowers who can help identify fraud schemes involving an array of imported products.”
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Businessman fighting bribery charges cites new Trump FCPA policy
In FCPA motion to dismiss, businessman points to Trump’s EO, FCPA guidelines.
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OCC charts a new course on criminal referrals amid regulatory reset
The OCC’s new guidelines limit criminal referrals to cases involving clear intent and significant harm.
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Trump administration uses False Claims Act to pursue anti-DEI goals
An investigation into Harvard’s admissions policies and a DOJ memo demonstrate how the False Claims Act could be deployed to crack down on DEI.
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DOJ rule regulating cross-border data transfers goes into effect
Final rule prohibits and restricts some data transactions with certain countries or persons to protect bulk US sensitive personal data.
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Trump wants states to lead on response to cyber attack and severe weather threats
President directs White House senior security advisers to create a national resilience plan protecting critical infrastructure.
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OPINION: Trump’s orders targeting biglaw raise constitutional concerns
President Trump has taken executive action against major US law firms, alarming the legal community and raising serious constitutional issues.
