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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.

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…
Developments in the DEI Landscape Heading into Trump's Second Month
Blog February 20, 2025
President Trump’s Executive Orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”), discussed in previous client alerts with regard to higher education institutions and business more broadly, have prompted responses from federal agencies, state governments, and private entities…
DOJ Issues New Directive on DEI
Blog February 06, 2025
On February 5, 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued fourteen memos outlining new policies for the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”)…
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…
Reflecting on Higher Education Compliance and Investigations Trends in 2023 and Looking Ahead to 2024
Blog February 29, 2024
2023 was a contentious year for higher education institutions. Whistleblowers, activists and other interested third parties doggedly pursued alleged research misconduct affecting renowned scholars and consequential studies…

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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.