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Keeping you aprised of the developing regulatory environment that confronts businesses and individuals in virtually any industry. Whether federal or state investigations, enforcement actions, changing enforcement priorities, criminal prosecutions or related civil proceedings, we provide regular coverage and updates that draw on the deep experience.

2026 Health Care Fraud Year in Preview
Blog January 16, 2026
This is the first in our 2026 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. Up next: Anti-corruption/ FCPA Enforcement…
DOJ Ramps Up Use of False Claims Act to Advance Tariff Agenda
Blog August 25, 2025
The second Trump administration’s aggressive tariff policy is playing out in more than just the Commerce Department. Framed under the administration’s commitment to fight “waste, fraud, and abuse,” the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has signaled a new special interest in pursuing tariff evasion and customs fraud with one of its most powerful investigatory, civil and criminal enforcement tools: the False Claims Act (“FCA”)…
Are There Ways to Address the Customs Value of Goods and Thereby Reduce Tariffs?
Blog May 23, 2025
Recent increases to U.S. tariffs have caused supply chain disruptions and other uncertainties in international trade. As most customs duties are “ad valorem” and therefore determined as a percentage of the value of imported goods, the declared customs value is the base for calculating duty liability for most imports. Thus, understanding the rules and best practices for customs valuation is essential for businesses engaged in international trade…
Are There Legitimate Ways to Achieve More Advantageous Tariff Classifications?
Blog May 16, 2025
With recent increases in U.S. tariffs and the increasing complexity of determining applicable duties for different products, importers are looking for ways to reduce their tariff exposure. Since a product’s tariff treatment begins with its tariff classification, importers will be examining classifications carefully…
Can I Avoid New U.S. Tariffs by Routing Goods Through Different Countries? (Spoiler Alert: No)
Blog May 06, 2025
With the recent surge in tariffs and imposition of differentiated tariffs for different countries or origin (i.e., higher tariffs for goods originating from China than from neighboring countries and potentially other countries subject to “reciprocal tariffs”), businesses are under pressure to find ways to minimize their exposure to these additional costs…
False Claims Act in 2025: Looking Back and What’s Ahead
Blog February 28, 2025
The Attorney General and key Department of Justice leadership are now in place and appear to have hit the ground running…
New Massachusetts Healthcare Law Targets Private Equity, REITs, and MSOs; Expands State False Claims Act
Blog February 05, 2025
On January 8, 2025, Governor Maura Healey signed House Bill 5159 into law, toughening the rules and increasing the risks for private equity (PE) companies, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and management services organizations (MSOs) doing business with Massachusetts healthcare providers…
Higher Education in 2025: Focal Points for Compliance and Investigations
Blog February 03, 2025
Colleges and universities have been operating under a microscope for the past few years, and as 2025 begins, there is no sign of that scrutiny abating, albeit with a different focus under the current presidential administration…
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The Foley Hoag White Collar Law & Investigations blog addresses the developing regulatory environment that confronts businesses and individuals in virtually any industry.  Whether federal or state investigations, enforcement actions, changing enforcement priorities, criminal prosecutions or related civil proceedings, the White Collar Law & Investigations blog will provide regular coverage and updates that draw on the deep experience of Foley Hoag’s White Collar Crime & Government Investigations practice.

Our attorneys have represented companies and executives in criminal, regulatory, and civil investigations involving a wide range of governmental authorities – the U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Offices, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Congressional oversight committees, state Attorneys General, and numerous federal and state departments and agencies. Our clients include global, national and regional companies in many industries: technology; pharmaceuticals and medical devices; health care; financial services; securities; insurance; environmental technology; manufacturing; and government.

The White Collar Law & Investigations blog will reflect the breadth of this experience and knowledge. Please contact us to share your thoughts on the blog or if we can assist you in navigating today’s complex regulatory environment.