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Alerts
DOJ’s $17 Million False Claims Act Settlement With IBM: Proof-of-Concept for Potential DEI Whistleblower Suits
Kevin R. Pinkney, Cissy Jackson, Nadia Patel

On April 10, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) agreed to pay more than $17 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by failing to comply with anti-discrimination requirements as set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

News
Naples Shared Insight on Treasury Incentives to Healthcare Whistleblowers
Pascal Naples

Pat Naples was featured on a recent proposal from the US Treasury Department that would share monetary penalties with healthcare whistleblowers.

Investigations Blog
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche Issues Memorandum on the Creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Elizabeth Satarov, Nardeen Billan

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Alerts
FinCEN’s New Whistleblower Program: A Game-Changer for AML and Sanctions Enforcement
Peter V. B. Unger, Alexander S. Birkhold, Elizabeth Satarov

On April 1, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) submitted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing regulations to establish a formal Whistleblower Program under 31 U.S.C. § 5323.

Investigations Blog
White House Executive Order Addresses DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Rebekkah R.N. Stoeckler, Elizabeth McLaughlin

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Events
Implementing Lessons Learned From Enforcement Developments to Improve Corporate Compliance
Michelle J. Shapiro

Michelle J. Shapiro to speak at Executive Women in Bio (EWIB) virtual program – Implementing Lessons Learned From Enforcement Developments to Improve Corporate Compliance.

Investigations Blog
White House Executive Order Establishes Fraud Task Force
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Rebekkah R.N. Stoeckler

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Investigations Blog
Third Circuit Hears Oral Arguments in $1.6 Billion Johnson & Johnson Appeal
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Meghan F. Hart, Elizabeth McLaughlin

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Alerts
DOJ Announces Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy for All Criminal Cases
Michelle J. Shapiro, William P. Ziegelmueller, Alexander S. Birkhold, Apeksha Vora, Meghan F. Hart, Meredith Gillespie

On March 10, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced its first uniform Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (DOJ CEP).

Investigations Blog
DOJ Announces Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy for All Criminal Cases
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Apeksha Vora, Meghan F. Hart

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Alerts
SEC Revises Enforcement Manual for the First Time Since 2017
Alexander S. Birkhold, Brittany H. Sokoloff, Peter V. B. Unger, Patricia A. Pileggi, Elizabeth Satarov, Sean A. Worley

On February 24, the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Enforcement published a revised Enforcement Manual, replacing the version that had been in effect since November 2017.

Alerts
Senate Democrats Introduce FCPA Reinforcement Act
Peter V. B. Unger, Alexander S. Birkhold, Elizabeth Satarov

A coalition of US Senate Democrats introduced the FCPA Reinforcement Act, legislation aimed at strengthening enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) amid concerns that the Trump Administration has weakened federal efforts to combat corporate bribery abroad.

Investigations Blog
Pennsylvania Federal Court Blocks DOJ Subpoena for Transgender Patient Records
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Pascal Naples, Rebekkah R.N. Stoeckler

Headlines That Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Investigations Blog
Jury Finds Ex-NFL Player Turned Lab Owner Guilty of Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Michelle J. Shapiro, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Pascal Naples, John M. Hindley

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Alerts
Congress Members Urge DOJ to ‘Robustly Enforce’ FEPA
Peter V. B. Unger, Alexander S. Birkhold, Elizabeth Satarov

On February 6, bipartisan members of the US Helsinki Commission, led by Chairman Senator Roger Wicker, called on US Attorney General Pam Bondi, US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, and US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to “robustly enforce” the Foreign Extortion Protection Act (FEPA).

Press Release
Five Named Top Authors by JD Supra 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that five thought leaders have been recognized by the 2026 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, which acknowledge the visibility and engagement their thought leadership has earned among readers over the past year.

Investigations Blog
Insurance Executives Sentenced to 20 Years for $233 Million ACA Enrollment Fraud Scheme
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, John M. Hindley, Sean A. Worley

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Investigations Blog
New York Federal Court Dismisses False Claims Act Suit Against COVID-19 Testing Facility Company, Without Prejudice
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Roberto Martinez, Sean A. Worley

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Alerts
Takeaways From DOJ Fraud Section’s 2025 Year in Review
Michelle J. Shapiro, Alexander S. Birkhold, Elizabeth Satarov, Nardeen Billan, Elizabeth McLaughlin

On January 22, 2026, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Criminal Division’s Fraud Section released its 2025 Year in Review (the Report), detailing its enforcement efforts and priorities.

Investigations Blog
DOJ Secures Conviction in $197 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme Targeting Seniors and Veterans
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Shoshana Golden, Roberto Martinez

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Investigations Blog
DOJ Criminal Division’s Fraud Section 2025 Year in Review Touts Record Takedown, More Corporate Cases, and an Expanded Mission
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Shoshana Golden, Meredith Gillespie

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Investigations Blog
DOJ False Claims Act Suit Targets Long Term Care Hospital Chain
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Shoshana Golden, Meredith Gillespie

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Investigations Blog
Aerospace and Defense Contractor Resolves False Claims Act Allegations for $1.5 Million
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Elizabeth Satarov, Apeksha Vora

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Investigations Blog
Subscription Based Telehealth Companies Indicted in Alleged $100 Million Prescription Drug Distribution Scheme
D. Jacques Smith, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Michelle J. Shapiro, Rebekkah R.N. Stoeckler, Apeksha Vora

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Investigations Blog
Rare Rebuke: Federal Courts Significantly Limit DOJ Subpoenas to Gender Affirming Care Providers
Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Rebekkah R.N. Stoeckler

In recent months, three federal courts have refused to enforce expansive US Department of Justice (DOJ) administrative subpoenas issued to providers of gender-affirming care, concluding the subpoenas were issued for an improper purpose or exceeded the government’s statutory authority. These rulings are significant.