A new U.S. DOJ memo published on May 12 announces significant changes to the DOJ's white-collar crime enforcement priorities, aligning the DOJ's approach with the Trump Administration's "America First" agenda. Additionally, the Memo revised three policies related to corporate enforcement that had been issued by prior administrations, aligning those policies with the newly announced priorities and providing additional benefits to companies that self-disclose potential misconduct and fully cooperate with DOJ investigations. The memo was [...]

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has been a proponent of tort reform legislation for years, stating that the "current litigation climate has led to increased costs for consumers and a higher barrier to entry for those who want to create jobs in [Georgia]."1 After years of advocating for such reform, Governor Kemp signed S.B. 68 on April 21, 2025. S.B. 68 raises the standard for plaintiffs to hold companies and individuals liable for alleged harm that occurs on [...]

In a significant policy shift, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum titled "Ending Regulation By Prosecution," on April 7, 2025, signaling a change in the Department of Justice's (DOJ) approach to digital assets. The memorandum, outlines a move away from the previous administration's enforcement efforts, which the memo called "reckless" and "ill conceived and poorly executed." This shift aligns with Executive Order 14178 and President Trump's vision to foster innovation within the digital assets industry without [...]