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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.

Trump Administration Increases Sanctions Pressure on Iran through “Operation Economic Outcast”
Blog August 25, 2026
The Trump Administration launched “Operation Economic Outcast” on Monday, August 24, 2026, expanding U.S. economic sanctions targeting additional sectors of Iran’s economy in an effort to weaken the Iranian regime and drive a wedge between Iran and the countries with which it has continued to trade…
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…
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…
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…

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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.