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Responding to Target Letters From the DEA Tactical Diversion Squad
Responding to Target Letters From the DEA Tactical Diversion Squad Getting one of those scary target letters from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Tactical Diversion Squad can make anyone feel anxious and overwhelmed. But you… Read More
Strategies for Responding to Target Letters From the CFTC
Strategies for Responding to Target Letters From the CFTC Receiving a target letter from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission marks a serious turn in an investigation. The CFTC sends these letters to notify individuals or… Read More
The Role of Informants and Cooperators in Federal Target Letter Investigations
The Role of Informants and Cooperators in Federal Target Letter Investigations Informants and cooperators play a critical role in many federal criminal investigations and prosecutions. An “informant” provides information to law enforcement, often secretly, while… Read More
FTC Target Letter
Dealing With an FTC Target Letter Getting a target letter from the Federal Trade Commission is no fun. It means they think you did something wrong. Like maybe you had misleading ads or mishandled people’s… Read More
Responding to Target Letters From the FBI’s Transnational Organized Crime Teams
Responding to Target Letters From the FBI’s Transnational Organized Crime Teams Getting a target letter from the FBI can be scary. It means you’re being investigated for a federal crime related to transnational organized crime…. Read More
Responding to Target Letters in EB-5 and Other Immigration Fraud Investigations
Responding to Target Letters in EB-5 and Other Immigration Fraud Investigations Getting a target letter from the government related to an EB-5 or other immigration matter can be scary. But there are steps you can… Read More
Strategic Considerations When Fighting VA Disability Fraud Target Letter Cases
Strategic Considerations When Fighting VA Disability Fraud Target Letter Cases Veterans who receive a target letter from the VA alleging disability benefits fraud often feel scared and overwhelmed. However, with the right legal strategy, these… Read More
The Limited Proffer Session After Receipt of Target Letter: Strategic Considerations
Receiving a Target Letter: What to Expect and How to Respond Getting a target letter from federal prosecutors can make your stomach drop. I know the feeling – it’s like getting called to the principal’s… Read More
Preparing Clients for Testimony After Receipt of SEC Target Letter
Preparing Clients for Testimony After Receipt of SEC Target Letter Receiving a target letter from the SEC can be an intimidating and stressful experience for any individual or company. A target letter means that the… Read More
Responding to Target Letters From the FBI’s Public Corruption Unit
Responding to Target Letters From the FBI’s Public Corruption Unit Getting a target letter from the FBI can be scary. It means you’re being investigated for public corruption crimes like bribery, extortion, or embezzlement. The… Read More
Strategic Considerations When Fighting VA Disability Fraud Target Letter Cases
Strategic Considerations When Fighting VA Disability Fraud Target Letter Cases Veterans who receive a target letter from the VA alleging disability benefits fraud often feel scared and overwhelmed. However, with the right legal strategy, these… Read More
Responding to Target Letters From the FBI’s Art Crime Team
Responding to Target Letters From the FBI’s Art Crime Team Getting a target letter from the FBI can be scary. It means you’re being investigated for a federal crime. But don’t panic! There are things… Read More
Strategies for Responding to Target Letters From the FBI’s Transnational Organized Crime Teams
Strategies for Responding to Target Letters From the FBI’s Transnational Organized Crime Teams Receiving a target letter from the FBI can be an intimidating and stressful experience. However, it’s important to remember that being… Read More
Strategies for Fighting Tax Evasion Cases After Receipt of IRS Target Letter
Strategies for Fighting Tax Evasion Cases After Receipt of IRS Target Letter Getting a target letter from the IRS can be scary. It likely means you’re under investigation for tax evasion. But don’t panic! There… Read More
How to Handle a Target Letter From the FBI Cyber Crimes Division
How to Handle a Target Letter From the FBI Cyber Crimes Division Getting a target letter from the FBI can be scary and stressful. But try to stay calm, and remember that a target letter… Read More
The Impact of a Parallel SEC and DOJ Investigation After an SEC Target Letter
The Impact of a Parallel SEC and DOJ Investigation After an SEC Target Letter Receiving a target letter from the SEC can be an intimidating and stressful experience. It means the SEC has identified you… Read More
Strategies for Responding to Target Letters From the DEA Tactical Diversion Squad
Target Letters From DEA Tactical Diversion Squads: What You Need to Know If you have received a target letter from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) Tactical Diversion Squad (TDS), it likely came as an unwelcome… Read More
Preparing Executives and Employees After a Corporate Target Letter
Responding to a Corporate Target Letter What is a Corporate Target Letter? A corporate target letter is a concerning notification from a government agency like the Department of Justice (DOJ) or Securities and Exchange Commission… Read More
How to Handle a Target Letter From the FBI Cyber Crimes Division
How to Handle a Target Letter From the FBI Cyber Crimes Division Getting a target letter from the FBI can be scary and stressful. But try to stay calm, and remember that a target letter… Read More
Receiving a Target Letter From the FBI Public Corruption Unit: Strategies
Receiving a Target Letter From the FBI Public Corruption Unit: Strategies Getting a target letter from the FBI’s Public Corruption Unit can be scary and overwhelming. This type of letter means you’re being investigated for… Read More
Navigating Mortgage Fraud Investigations After Receiving FBI Target Letters
Navigating Mortgage Fraud Investigations After Receiving FBI Target Letters Receiving a target letter from the FBI can be an intimidating and stressful experience. These letters indicate that you are under investigation for suspected mortgage… Read More
Strategies for Responding to Target Letters in Complex Financial Crime Cases
Strategies for Responding to Target Letters in Complex Financial Crime Cases Receiving a target letter from the government can be an intimidating and stressful experience. These letters indicate that you are under investigation for potential… Read More
How Target Letters Lead to Federal Conspiracy Charges: Investigation Insights
How Target Letters Lead to Federal Conspiracy Charges: Investigation Insights A target letter from federal investigators is never something you want to receive. This letter lets you know that you are under criminal investigation and… Read More
The Role of Counsel After Receipt of Target Letter in Health Care Fraud Cases
How Target Letters Lead to Federal Conspiracy Charges: Investigation Insights A target letter from federal investigators is never something you want to receive. This letter lets you know that you are under criminal investigation and… Read More
Responding to Target Letters From the USPIS: Mail and Wire Fraud Cases
Responding to Target Letters From the USPIS: Mail and Wire Fraud Cases Getting a target letter from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service can be scary. It likely means you’re being investigated for mail or wire… Read More
Responding to Target Letters in EB-5 and Other Immigration Fraud Investigations
Responding to Target Letters in EB-5 and Other Immigration Fraud Investigations Getting a target letter from the government can be scary. It likely means you’re under investigation for immigration fraud. Don’t panic! With the… Read More
The Impact of a Parallel SEC and DOJ Investigation After an SEC Target Letter
The Impact of a Parallel SEC and DOJ Investigation After an SEC Target Letter Receiving an SEC target letter can be scary. It means the SEC thinks you may have broken securities laws. They might… Read More
Preparing for an Interview After Receiving a Target Letter From the FBI
Getting a Target Letter from the Feds? Here’s What You Need to Know Getting a target letter from the FBI can make anyone feel scared and stressed out. This official notice means you’re being targeted… Read More
Responding to CFTC Target Letters for Commodities Fraud Investigations
Responding to CFTC Target Letters for Commodities Fraud Investigations When the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) sends a target letter about potential commodities fraud, it requires a thoughtful response. CFTC target letters signal serious concerns… Read More
Responding to DEA Target Letters in Drug Crime Investigations
Responding to DEA Target Letters in Drug Crime Investigations Getting a target letter from the DEA can be scary. It means you’re being investigated for a federal drug crime. Don’t panic! With the right legal… Read More
SEC Target Letters: Signals of Securities Fraud Investigations
SEC Target Letters: Signals of Securities Fraud Investigations Getting a target letter from the SEC can be scary. It means the SEC thinks you may have broken securities laws. But don’t panic! There are things… Read More
Receiving a Federal Grand Jury Subpoena After a Target Letter
Receiving a Federal Grand Jury Subpoena After a Target Letter Getting a target letter from the feds is scary stuff. This letter means you’re being investigated for a federal crime. It’s like a warning shot… Read More
Parallel Civil and Criminal Investigations After Receiving SEC Target Letters
Parallel Civil and Criminal Investigations After Receiving SEC Target Letters If you or your company receives a target letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it likely means you are under investigation for… Read More
Responding to Target Letters From the USPIS: Mail and Wire Fraud Cases
Responding to Target Letters From the USPIS: Mail and Wire Fraud Cases Getting a target letter from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service can be scary. It likely means you’re being investigated for mail or wire… Read More
Strategic Considerations When Responding to an FTC Target Letter
Strategic Considerations When Responding to an FTC Target Letter Getting a target letter from the Federal Trade Commission can be scary. It means they think you broke some law about ads, privacy, or competition. But… Read More
How Receiving an EPA Target Letter Impacts Environmental Crime Cases
How Receiving an EPA Target Letter Impacts Environmental Crime Cases Getting a target letter from the Environmental Protection Agency is no joke, folks. This lil’ piece of mail can mean you’re in some hot water… Read More
What Happens After You Receive a Federal Target Letter? Key Decisions
What Happens After You Get a Target Letter From the Feds? Some Key Things to Keep in Mind Getting a target letter from federal prosecutors can make anyone feel scared and overwhelmed. I should know… Read More
The Role of Informants and Cooperators in Federal Target Letter Investigations
The Role of Informants and Cooperators in Federal Target Letter Investigations Informants and cooperators play a crucial role in many federal criminal investigations and prosecutions. An informant is someone who provides information to law enforcement,… Read More
SEC Enforcement Against Crypto Exchanges and Token Offerings
SEC Enforcement Against Crypto Exchanges and Token Offerings The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been ramping up enforcement actions against cryptocurrency companies over the past few years. As the crypto industry has grown, the… Read More
SEC Conflict Minerals Rule Enforcement: Compliance Considerations
SEC Conflict Minerals Rule Enforcement: Compliance Considerations The SEC’s conflict minerals rule, enacted in 2012 as part of the Dodd-Frank Act, requires companies to disclose their use of certain minerals originating from the Democratic Republic… Read More
Decoding FBI Target Letters: Implications and Strategies for Defense Lawyers
What to Do If You Get an FBI Target Letter Getting a target letter from the FBI can be scary and confusing. As a criminal defense lawyer, I want to walk through what these letters… Read More
What to Do When You Receive an IRS Criminal Tax Investigation Letter
What to Do When You Receive an IRS Criminal Tax Investigation Letter Getting a letter from the IRS saying you are under criminal investigation for tax violations can be intimidating. But it’s important not to… Read More
ESG Disclosures and SEC Enforcement: Investigation Risks
ESG Disclosures and SEC Enforcement: Investigation Risks The SEC has been ramping up enforcement actions related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures. Companies need to ensure their ESG statements are accurate and supported,… Read More
SEC Crackdown on Internal Controls: Violations Bringing Enforcement Actions
SEC Crackdown on Internal Controls Violations: Enforcement Actions on the Rise The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been ramping up enforcement actions against companies for inadequate internal controls. Failure to maintain proper internal controls… Read More
Inadequate Due Diligence and SEC Enforcement: Investigation Focus Areas
Inadequate Due Diligence and SEC Enforcement: Investigation Focus Areas The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) takes due diligence failures very seriously. When companies don’t do enough research on investments or business partners, it can lead… Read More
SEC Scrutiny of Investment Advisers: Examinations and Enforcement
SEC Scrutiny of Investment Advisers: What You Need to Know The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been keeping a close eye on registered investment advisers (RIAs) lately. As an RIA myself, I want to… Read More
SEC Examinations vs. Enforcement: Key Differences and Strategies
SEC Examinations vs. Enforcement: Key Differences and Strategies When it comes to the SEC, two key functions are examinations and enforcement. While related, these serve different purposes. It’s important for firms to understand the differences… Read More
Revenue Recognition Practices Under SEC Scrutiny: Enforcement Risks
Revenue Recognition Practices Under SEC Scrutiny: Enforcement Risks Revenue recognition has been a hot topic for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lately. The SEC has been cracking down on improper revenue recognition practices, which… Read More
Undisclosed Executive Perks and SEC Enforcement: Investigation Focus Areas
Undisclosed Executive Perks and SEC Enforcement: Investigation Focus Areas The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been ramping up its focus on investigating and enforcing disclosure requirements around executive perks and benefits, which are often… Read More
Inadequate Internal Controls and SEC Enforcement: Investigation Risks
Inadequate Internal Controls and SEC Enforcement: Investigation Risks When companies fail to implement adequate internal controls over financial reporting, they expose themselves to significant risks of SEC enforcement actions. Recent cases highlight how inadequate controls… Read More