Month: September 2025
SEC Creates Cross-Border Task Force to Combat Fraud
On September 5, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the formation of a Cross-Border Task Force that will “strengthen and enhance the Division of Enforcement’s efforts to identify and combat cross-border fraud harming U.S. investors.” According to the SEC, the task force will “focus initially on investigating […]
Department of Justice Launches Cross-Agency Task Force to Combat Trade Fraud
On August 29, 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the formation of a cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force to “identify and combat trade fraud that threatens [US] economic and national security interests.” According to DOJ, this partnership between its Civil and Criminal Divisions and the Department of Homeland […]
Sixth Circuit Shields Internal Investigation Materials From Discovery
In a closely watched case, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently took a significant step to protect the attorney-client privilege over materials produced during internal investigations by companies. On August 7, 2025, the Sixth Circuit stayed a district court order compelling production of documents generated by […]