I recently provided insight for a Modern Healthcare article that examines the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) increased healthcare fraud enforcement efforts and growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics in civil investigations. While whistleblower complaints continue to account
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Delaware Supreme Court Reverses Court of Chancery, Affirming that Forfeited Equity Remains Valid Consideration for Non-Competes
On February 3, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a critical decision for private equity (PE) sponsors and institutional employers in North American Fire Ultimate Holdings LP v. Doorly. The court clarified that restrictive covenants—specifically non-competes tied to equity grants—remain
Insight on “Illegal DEI” as FCA Trigger at Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Conference
I recently participated in a panel discussion at the Federal Bar Association’s 2026 Qui Tam Conference focused on “‘Illegal DEI’ as an FCA Trigger.” We explored the scope of False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement under the Department of Justice’s (DOJ)
Delaware Chancery Court Enforces Properly Limited Non-Compete While Delaware Supreme Court Affirms Refusal to Enforce or “Blue Pencil” Overbroad Non-Competes
Over the last few years, and just last week, Delaware courts have refused to enforce, or to revise or “blue pencil” to make enforceable, a number of restrictive covenants, even in the traditionally favored sale‑of‑business context, when the covenants appear
Export Enforcement Update: Huge Penalty Imposed for Semiconductor Re-Exports to China
On February 11, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced a settlement with Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) and Applied Materials Korea, Ltd. (AMK) resolving allegations that the companies illegally reexported U.S.-origin semiconductor manufacturing equipment to
GAO: Conversion Did Not Void Procurement Eligibility
In the matter of L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems L.P., the Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied a protest filed by L3Harris challenging the U.S. Army’s award to Sierra Nevada Company, LLC for the Army’s HADES (High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation Systems)
Best Practices for Responding to Government Investigations
We recently co-authored an article for Compliance Week on best practices for responding to government investigations.
Download Now | 14th Annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review
OFAC Enforcement Update: $1.72M Settlement Highlights Screening Gaps in Education, Similar Sectors
On February 12, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced a $1.72 million settlement with IMG Academy, LLC (IMG) arising from apparent violations of OFAC’s counternarcotics sanctions program. OFAC is the U.S. government agency
Watch Now | Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Annual Review Webinar
Bass, Berry & Sims released its 14th Annual Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Review in mid-February. As a companion to the Review, hosted a complimentary webinar, which provided an overview and discussion of key focus areas covered in the Review.