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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.

FinCEN Finalizes Rule Eliminating Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons Under the Corporate Transparency Act
Blog September 02, 2026
On August 11, 2026, FinCEN issued a final rule (“Final Rule” or the “Rule”) adopting, with certain limited changes, FinCEN’s March 26, 2025 interim final rule (“IFR”), which narrowed beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”)…
Securities Enforcement Under Chairman Atkins
Blog August 28, 2026
A little more than halfway into the SEC’s first full year under the leadership of its Chairman, Paul Atkins, recent SEC actions give a glimmer into possible emerging trends in enforcement…
OCC Proposes BSA/AML and Sanctions Compliance Standards for Permitted Payment Stablecoin Issuers Under the GENIUS Act
Blog August 19, 2026
On June 24, 2026, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”), in coordination with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM” or “Proposed Rule”)…
Modernizing BSA/AML Compliance: FinCEN’s Proposed Program Rule and Coordinated Federal Rulemakings
Blog July 20, 2026
FinCEN’s proposed program rule places the onus on financial institutions to understand their money laundering and terrorism financing risks and tailor their compliance programs accordingly…
2025 in Review: Key Developments within International Trade Enforcement, and Looking Ahead to 2026
Blog March 18, 2026
This is the final installment in our 2026 Year in Preview series examining important trends in white collar law and investigations in the coming year…
Anticorruption Enforcement and the FCPA: 2026 Year in Preview
Blog January 27, 2026
2025 saw fundamental shifts in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) enforcement priorities under the first year of the second Trump Administration…
DOJ’s “Bulk Sensitive Data Rule” is in Effect, and May Require Significant Compliance Obligations as Enforcement is Set to Begin
Blog June 10, 2025
Pursuant to a newly effective U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regulation, the transfer and storage of certain sensitive U.S. government and personal data may be prohibited or restricted, depending on the intended recipient, based on national security risk…
New Massachusetts Healthcare Law Targets Private Equity, REITs, and MSOs; Expands State False Claims Act
Blog February 05, 2025
On January 8, 2025, Governor Maura Healey signed House Bill 5159 into law, toughening the rules and increasing the risks for private equity (PE) companies, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and management services organizations (MSOs) doing business with Massachusetts healthcare providers…
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.