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Corporate Compliance Program Guidance Article and Breakfast Series

Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 06.20.19

Partners David Robbins and Peter Eyre published an article in National Defense magazine on complying with the new Justice Department Guidance concerning ethics and compliance programs. Eyre, Robbins, and Pat Harned of Ethics & Compliance Initiative will further discuss this guidance and the current state of ethics and compliance at a Crowell & Moring breakfast series event at 8:30am on June 25 at the Tysons Corner Marriott Hotel. Register here.

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Client Alert | 10 min read | 07.01.25

Ninth Circuit Decision Underscores Increasing False Claims Act Risks to U.S. Importers

On June 23, 2025, the Ninth Circuit issued a long-awaited decision in Island Industries Inc. v. Sigma Corp. affirming a $26M False Claims Act (“FCA”) judgment against the defendant importer.  Sigma had appealed the judgment after a jury found the company violated the FCA by failing to pay customs duties owed to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”).  The Ninth Circuit’s decision addresses an important jurisdictional issue and illustrates the significant financial exposure importers can face under the FCA at a time of increased tariffs and enforcement by the government.  ...