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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.

Securities Enforcement Under Chairman Atkins
Blog August 28, 2026
A little more than halfway into the SEC’s first full year under the leadership of its Chairman, Paul Atkins, recent SEC actions give a glimmer into possible emerging trends in enforcement…
Sripetch v. SEC: The Supreme Court Holds That Disgorgement Does Not Require Proof of Investor Pecuniary Loss
Blog June 09, 2026
On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously held that the SEC need not prove investors suffered actual financial losses before obtaining a disgorgement award…
Securities Enforcement and Regulatory Developments from the SEC, CFTC, and PCAOB
Blog February 02, 2026
2025 saw fundamental shifts in securities enforcement priorities in the first year of the second Trump Administration…
Anticorruption Enforcement and the FCPA: 2026 Year in Preview
Blog January 27, 2026
2025 saw fundamental shifts in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement priorities under the first year of the second Trump Administration…
A Preview of SEC, CFTC, AML, Sanctions and CFIUS Enforcement Priorities Under the Second Trump Administration
Blog November 11, 2024
As the incoming Trump administration prepares to take office, businesses and investors can expect significant shifts in the enforcement priorities of the SEC and the CFTC…
Supreme Court Significantly Limits the SEC’s Enforcement Power by Prohibiting Administrative Proceedings for Securities Fraud
Blog July 16, 2024
On June 27, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy. In a 6-3 decision, the Court ruled that securities fraud claims seeking civil penalties must be decided by a jury in federal court. The ruling eliminates the SEC’s ability to seek civil penalties for securities fraud through administrative proceedings…
SEC to Continue Aggressive Enforcement Efforts in 2024 After Record-Setting 2023
Blog February 27, 2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Enforcement Division resumed its dogged pursuit of investigations and enforcement actions in fiscal year 2023…
Previewing SEC Enforcement in 2023
Blog February 23, 2023
This is the fifth part in our 2023 series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations. Up next: ESG. Takeaways: The SEC's Division of Enforcement set record-highs in total money relief ordered and total civil penalties assessed in fiscal year 2022. The SEC will likely focus its enforcement efforts on securing the cryptocurrency industry's compliance with the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and ensuring statements made by investment advisers…
Companies Should Beware of Employees Texting Business Communications
Blog October 11, 2022
Text messaging is convenient.  It is an informal and instant mode of communication now available through numerous apps, which allow an individual to use their synced phone, tablet, and computer to quickly fire off messages.  It's no wonder that text messaging has extended beyond the realm of friends and family, taking hold in our daily business communications. However, intra-company text messages and other off-channel business communications have drawn scrutiny from the federal government…
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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.