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White Collar Law & Investigations

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.

Tightening the Vise: E.U. Continues Sanctions Pressure Against Russian Origin Oil
Blog June 23, 2026
The E.U.’s 21st sanctions package builds on previous sanctions against Russian crude oil implemented in the E.U.’s 20th sanctions package and signals an increasingly more restrictive regime than the U.S.’s sanctions program against Russian crude oil…
2025 in Review: Key Developments within International Trade Enforcement, and Looking Ahead to 2026
Blog March 18, 2026
This is the final installment in our 2026 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year…
Bureau of Industry and Security – 2025 Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy
Blog March 26, 2025
The 2025 BIS Update Conference on Export Controls and Policy wrapped up last week. Here are three main takeaways…
Review of International Trade Enforcement in the U.S., E.U., and UK in 2024 and What to Expect in 2025
Blog March 13, 2025
Throughout 2024, enforcement of international trade laws continued to gather pace while the primary targets of enforcement were familiar ones: China, Russia, and Iran…
Enforcement of U.S. Trade Sanctions and Export Controls in 2023 and What to Expect In 2024
Blog April 17, 2024
Actions taken over the past year and government priorities for 2024 ensure that businesses worldwide must remain vigilant and continue to focus on building and strengthening their international trade compliance programs. This blog post will focus on U.S. trade sanctions and export controls compliance and enforcement activity…
Review of Sanctions and Export Control Developments in 2021 and What to Expect in 2022
Blog February 24, 2022
This is the fifth post in this year's series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations. Our previous post discussed trends in State AG enforcement. Up next: SEC Enforcement in 2022: A Look Ahead. Key Takeaways: Russia and China will continue to be the focus of country-specific sanctions and export controls, but hotspots around the world persist…
Sanctions/Export Controls Trends in 2021
Blog March 16, 2021
This is the second in our First 100 Days series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the early days of the Biden administration. Our previous entry discussed SEC enforcement. Up next, anti-corruption trends. The recent change in administrations has generated much discussion about what to expect in the worlds of export controls and sanctions in 2021.  In general…
White Collar Year in Preview: Sanctions/Export Controls Trends in 2020
Blog January 24, 2020
This is the sixth in our start-of-year series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year. Our previous entry discussed enforcement by the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office in 2020. Up next, our final entry in the 2020 preview series: a white-collar look at the Mueller investigation and the impeachment inquiry…
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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.