Second NYC Transit Veteran Joins DC Metro As Top Exec

The constitutionality of the False Claims Act's qui tam provisions, long considered settled law, is now under serious judicial scrutiny. Three U.S. Supreme Court justices have recommended revisiting the issue, and one federal judge has ruled the provisions unconstitutional. As multiple federal circuits actively consider constitutional challenges centered on the Appointments Clause, Vesting Clause, and Take Care Clause, the legal community awaits a potentially groundbreaking ruling from the Eleventh Circuit

Patrick J. Egan was featured in the Philly.com article, "Investigations Like Bridgegate Turn On Nuances, Legal Experts Say."

US extradition proceedings are regulated by both treaty and US domestic legislation.

Alain Leibman was featured in the Asbury Park Press article, "Slain Retired NYPD Lieutenant's Family Wants Answers."

An Executive Order directs the Attorney General to prioritize enforcement of federal criminal laws against AI-enabled cyberattacks, particularly focusing on identification fraud and authentication violations. Legal experts analyze how Section 1028's broad definitions of identification documents and authentication features provide powerful prosecutorial tools against autonomous AI threats, while examining implications for public-private cybersecurity partnerships.

In a recent settlement, five South Carolina companies agreed to pay a combined $7.9 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by improperly obtaining over $5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The five companies include EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics Inc., Mankiewicz Coatings, LLC, Fukoku America, Inc., AWL Automation, LLC, and Stoba USA Corporation.

A federal bankruptcy court has approved the disclosure and voting process for Omnicare's Chapter 11 plan, which includes a proposed settlement resolving nearly $1 billion in False Claims Act liability stemming from allegations of dispensing drugs without valid prescriptions. The settlement would see CVS Health Corporation and Omnicare pay at least $440 million to the Department of Justice, marking a significant reduction from the original judgment while highlighting ongoing enforcement priorities in healthc

The Department of Justice's newly formed National Fraud Enforcement Division has outlined its organizational structure and five key enforcement priorities, signaling heightened scrutiny across government contracting, healthcare, tax compliance, and international trade. With over 500 attorneys and aggressive expansion plans, the Division emphasizes data-driven investigations and rewards for voluntary self-disclosure. Organizations operating in these sectors face increased enforcement risk and should evaluate

Litigation partners Barry H. Berke and Paul H. Schoeman's article "DOJ Policies on Corporate And Individual Prosecutions Should Be Reconsidered, Recalibrated" appeared in the Dec. 11, 2017...

Matthew S. Adams was quoted in the NJ.com article, "Security Guard Alleges Cop Put Gun to His Head, Threatened Him"

Patrick J. Egan was featured in the Philly.com article, "Investigations Like Bridgegate Turn On Nuances, Legal Experts Say."

As featured in Marketwatch, a mutual fund is now changing its name from Live Strong, given the disgrace that Mr. Armstrong has brought on his brand.

Alain Leibman was featured in the Asbury Park Press article, "Slain Retired NYPD Lieutenant's Family Wants Answers."

Matthew S. Adams was quoted in the NJ.com article, "Security Guard Alleges Cop Put Gun to His Head, Threatened Him"

Today, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude reportedly closed at $37.65 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Mossack Fonseca. Before April 2016, most of us had never even heard of a Panamanian law firm by that name.

Alain Leibman was featured in the Asbury Park Press article, "Slain Retired NYPD Lieutenant's Family Wants Answers."

Elizabeth J. Hampton and Benjamin R. Kurtis' blog post, "Navigating the New Jersey Trade Secrets Act And Other Claims Against Departing Employees,"...

Patrick J. Egan was featured in the Law360 article, "GWB Defense May Have Opening in Conspirator's Shady Past.

Christopher J. Pippett was featured in the CU today article, "Internal Fraud Cases Demonstrate Many Boards Not Doing Their Jobs."