DOJ Charged 21 Individuals for COVID-19 Healthcare Fraud

Betty Q. Hixson

On April 20, 2022, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a nationwide coordinated law enforcement action focused on COVID-19-related healthcare fraud. In total, DOJ brought criminal charges against 21 individuals, including physicians and healthcare executives, in connection with alleged fraud schemes resulting in almost $150 million in improper government […]

DOJ Faces Setbacks in Labor-Related Antitrust Matters

Betty Q. Hixson

Related Practices & Jurisdictions The closely watched government campaign to criminally prosecute labor-related antitrust matters has run into a major roadblock—juries. Last week, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) was handed two losses after federal juries in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of […]

Biden Admin and DOJ COVID Healthcare Enforcement Options in 2022

Betty Q. Hixson

“The Department remains committed to using every available federal tool—including criminal, civil, and administrative actions—to combat and prevent COVID-19 related fraud. We will continue to hold accountable those who seek to exploit the pandemic for personal gain, to protect vulnerable populations, and to safeguard the integrity of taxpayer-funded programs” US […]

SEC and DOJ Crypto Enforcement Actions in March 2022

Betty Q. Hixson

In the wake of President Biden’s March 9, 2022, executive order outlining his Administration’s desire to establish a comprehensive federal approach to crypto policy and regulation,[1] federal agencies are continuing to focus on enforcement of crypto under existing regulations. Although NFTs and cryptocurrencies are novel technologies, they still fall squarely within […]

DOJ Commitment to and Funding of White Collar Crime Enforcement

Betty Q. Hixson

Attorney General Merrick Garland recently delivered remarks to the ABA Institute on White Collar Crime, reinforcing previous commitments by top DOJ officials to an increased emphasis on prosecuting corporations and individuals for various corporate crimes, specifically referencing environmental offenses. AG Garland remarked, “[the] Environment and Natural Resources Division is also prioritizing the […]