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Firm News 7 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 12.01.23

Crowell & Moring Named to “GIR 100” for Ninth Consecutive Year

Global Investigations Review has named Crowell & Moring’s Investigations and White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement groups to its prestigious GIR 100 list, an annual guide to the world’s leading cross-border investigations practices.

Firm News | 1 min read | 11.20.23

Agustin D. Orozco Elected to Mexican American Bar Foundation Board of Trustees

The Mexican American Bar Foundation has elected Agustin D. Orozco, a Crowell & Moring partner, to serve as a member of its board of trustees.

Firm News | 2 min read | 02.27.23

Crowell & Moring Named to "GIR 100" for Eighth Consecutive Year

Washington – February 27, 2023: Global Investigations Review has named Crowell & Moring’s Investigations and White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement groups to its prestigious GIR 100 list, an annual guide to the world’s leading cross-border investigations practices. Based on extensive research, GIR selects 100 firms from around the world that it deems most able to handle sophisticated cross-border government-led and internal investigations. This is the eighth consecutive year that Crowell & Moring has made the list.
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Client Alerts 10 results

Client Alert | 3 min read | 03.04.24

Counterclaims Against Compliance-Officer-Turned-Relator Survive Motion to Dismiss

A recent decision in a non-intervened qui tam suit in the Northern District of Georgia provides an example of a defendant threading the needle to avoid dismissal of its counterclaims despite those counterclaims arguably implicating the conduct that the relator alleged violated the False Claims Act (FCA). It also stands as a rare instance where a company’s counterclaims against an FCA relator have survived early court scrutiny and, as such, provides FCA defendants with a potential strategy to combat opportunistic relators.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 10.18.23

Affiliation Renders PPP Borrower Not Small for its $6.28M PPP Loan, Resulting in a $9M FCA Settlement

On October 11, 2023, the Department of Justice announced a $9 million settlement with Victory Automotive Group Inc. (VAG) to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by knowingly providing false information in support of its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. This settlement is one of the larger ones to date related to receipt of a PPP loan and one of the first in which affiliation rendered a PPP borrower other than small.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 10.13.23

DOJ Announces Safe Harbor for Acquirers Who Disclose Pre-Acquisition Misconduct

On October 4, 2023, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Lisa O. Monaco announced the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new safe harbor policy for voluntary self-disclosures made in connection with mergers and acquisitions (Safe Harbor Policy).  Following other announcements from DOJ over the past two years aimed at encouraging voluntary self-disclosures, the Safe Harbor Policy was adopted because DOJ does not want to “discourage companies with effective compliance programs from lawfully acquiring companies with ineffective compliance programs.”  Through this new policy, DOJ is aiming to incentivize acquirers to timely disclose misconduct discovered during the M&A process (including pre-closing diligence and post-closing integration).
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Press Coverage 14 results

Publications 4 results

Publication | 03.27.23, 12:00 PM EDT

A Practical Guide to Biometric Information Laws

From door locks to vending machines, proctoring exams, and time-keeping devices, biometrics technology is now prevalent in our everyday activities. The legal landscape surrounding the collection and use of biometric information is complex and developing rapidly.

Events 3 results

Event | 05.15.24

“Best Practices for Engaging with Regulators" 2024 Ethics, Compliance and Audit Symposium

The University of California will be hosting the 2024 Ethics, Compliance and Audit Symposium at the Hilton Los Angeles in Universal City.

Event | 05.09.24, 6:00 PM PDT

Understanding the Nuances of the Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine: Los Angeles Federal Bar Association

Agustin Orozco will be moderating a panel on Understanding the Nuances of the Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product Doctrine alongside panelists HONORABLE PATRICIA DONAHUE, 
U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE; LINDSEY GREER DOTSON, ASST. U.S. ATTORNEY, CHIEF, PUBLIC CORRUPTION & CIVIL RIGHTS SECTION; and CAROLYN SMALL, SPECIAL COUNSEL (JENNER & BLOCK) 

The attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine stand as fundamental cornerstones in civil and criminal matters, safeguarding the confidentiality of communications between lawyers and their clients. These principles, however, present a labyrinth of legal, ethical, and practical challenges for both legal practitioners and their clients to navigate. Our panel discussion explores the multifaceted dimensions of the attorney-client privilege and work product doctrine, focusing on their critical roles, limitations, and strategic implications. Panelists will also discuss how the privilege and doctrine apply in various scenarios, including in the joint defense context and when dealing with third parties--such as external auditors. Food and drinks will be provided, with a reception prior to the discussion.

MCLE: 1 Hr. General MCLE This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education Credit by the State Bar of California. The FBA certifies that this activity conforms to the standards of approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education.

Event | 05.25.23, 9:00 AM PDT - 5:00 PM PDT

19th Annual Federal Court Boot Camp: The Nuts and Bolts

Join Agustin Orozco and Jennie VonCannon as they present at the annual Federal Court Boot Camp. This Bootcamp will provide a broad overview of most aspects of litigation and will walk attendees through the essential components and tasks involved in a case, from start to finish.

Agustin will present on Pre-Trial Matters and Jennie will give an overview of Trial Presentations.

Webinars 3 results

Webinar | 11.02.22, 10:00 AM EDT - 11:00 AM EDT

Paycheck Protection Program Enforcement Efforts

Please join us on Tuesday, November 2, 2022, for a discussion of past, current, and future enforcement of Paycheck Protection Program fraud and abuse.  Even though the program has long since stopped accepting new applications for PPP loans, focus on enforcement is just now gaining traction.  Recently, Congress extended the statute of limitations for criminal and civil actions regarding PPP loans to ten years from the date of offense, providing the government with more time to investigate borrowers and lenders.  The Department of Justice has also ramped up enforcement through the creation of Strike Force teams.
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Webinar | 08.24.22, 4:00 AM PDT - 5:30 AM PDT

The Intersection of Biometric Technology Privacy and Enforcement Actions

Please join us for an ACC Southern California-hosted webinar, providing an in-depth overview of existing and prospective biometric privacy law, trends in biometric lawsuits, implications of potential enforcement actions, and practical guidance for corporate counsel to ensure regulatory compliance.
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Webinar | 02.24.22, 8:00 AM EST - 9:00 AM EST

Supply Chain Webinar Series: White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Issues

In a forthcoming installment of Crowell & Moring’s webinar series, our White Collar and Investigations attorneys will discuss how ongoing supply chain issues have translated into heightened bribery and corruption risk for companies doing business abroad.  Our panelists will identify new and evolving risk areas and discuss best practices for mitigation, including the role of a well-resourced compliance program, risk-based due diligence, and other tools. This panel will also address recent developments in the anti-corruption space (including the new U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption and recent updates to OECD anti-bribery guidance), what may lie ahead in anti-corruption enforcement, and what companies should do now to prepare. 
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Speaking Engagements 15 results

Podcasts 6 results

Podcast | 02.14.24

Let’s Talk FCA: Criminal Investigations and the False Claims Act

In this episode, Steve Byers, Jason Crawford, and Agustin Orozco discuss the intersection between False Claims Act investigations and parallel criminal proceedings. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
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Podcast | 01.12.24

Let’s Talk FCA: Cost Accounting and the False Claims Act

In this episode, Jason Crawford, Agustin Orozco, and Erin Rankin look back at one of the more noteworthy settlements of 2023—the $377M settlement by Booz Allen Hamilton to resolve allegations arising out of the company’s purported non-compliance with Cost Accounting Standards. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
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Podcast | 10.24.23

Let's Talk FCA: Civil-Cyber Fraud Initiative

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