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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.

DOJ’s Updated FCPA Guidance: What Deputy Attorney General Blanche’s Policy Remarks Signal for Future Enforcement
Blog December 10, 2025
DOJ’s Updated FCPA Guidance: What Deputy Attorney General Blanche’s Policy Remarks Signal for Future Enforcement
Speaking at a conference on FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced a series of policy updates that refine how the Department of Justice will investigate and enforce the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. DAG Blanche’s remarks expanded on the Department’s June 2025 Guidelines for Investigations and Enforcement of the FCPA…
AG Bondi Overhauls FCPA Enforcement in Day 1 Memo
Blog February 06, 2025
AG Bondi Overhauls FCPA Enforcement in Day 1 Memo
On February 5, 2025, on her first day in office, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued fourteen memos outlining new policies for the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) in a broad range of enforcement arenas…
Siemens Energy to Pay $104 Million Criminal Penalty for Misappropriating Competitor Bidding Information
Blog October 16, 2024
Siemens Energy to Pay $104 Million Criminal Penalty for Misappropriating Competitor Bidding Information
On September 30, 2024, Siemens Energy Inc. pled guilty to federal criminal charges relating to the misappropriation of confidential competitor information obtained during a competitive bidding process and agreed to pay $104 million as part of its resolution of the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into its conduct…
Practitioners' Takeaways From the 2024 BBA White-Collar Crime Conference
Blog May 07, 2024
Practitioners' Takeaways From the 2024 BBA White-Collar Crime Conference
On May 2, 2024, the Boston Bar Association held its fifth annual White-Collar Crime Conference, featuring panel discussions with current and former prosecutors at the state and federal levels, defense counsel, and members of the federal judiciary. The conversations with the bar and bench yielded several important insights for white-collar practitioners in Massachusetts…
DOJ Updates Policies on Corporate Ethics and Compliance
Blog September 23, 2022
DOJ Updates Policies on Corporate Ethics and Compliance
Last week, Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco delivered remarks on corporate criminal enforcement, announcing revisions to DOJ's policies for addressing corporate ethics and compliance matters. These changes reflect an increased focus on holding individuals accountable for corporate wrongdoing, guidance on handling corporate recidivism, further transparency regarding the appropriateness and necessity of monitorships; incentives for voluntary self-disclosure of misconduct; and a…

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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.

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