Insights on Investigations

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is increasingly using the False Claims Act (FCA) to pursue customs fraud, tariff evasion, and duty underpayments, resulting in significant settlements and expanded enforcement activity.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

On July 14, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), together with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP), held a major news conference in Chicago, Illinois, announcing that the Trade Fraud Task Force has surpassed $1 billion in criminal and civil recoveries, penalties, forfeitures, and charged losses in less than one year since its launch.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

On May 12, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Perfectus Aluminum Inc., Perfectus Aluminum Acquisitions LLC, and four affiliated warehousing companies agreed to one of the highest customs fraud settlements ever: a $549.5 million resolution of civil False Claims Act (FCA) allegations that they knowingly evaded antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on aluminum extrusions imported from China.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Health care enforcement targeting diagnostic and laboratory services accelerated in 2025 and shows no signs of slowing down in 2026.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

On April 10, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) agreed to pay more than $17 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by failing to comply with anti-discrimination requirements as set forth in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

ArentFox Schiff’s Pat Naples discusses with Medical Economics the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) expanded anti‑fraud enforcement and its impact on health care providers.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

The False Claims Act (FCA) is the single-most powerful tool for rooting out fraud against the US government, and any nonprofit that receives federal funds should ensure compliance is integrated into its programs to avoid the severe penalties that can come with FCA violations.

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries

Headlines that Matter for Companies and Executives in Regulated Industries