A Monumental Shift in NFA Enforcement
For nearly a century, anyone who wanted to make or acquire a silencer, short-barreled rifle (SBR), short-barreled shotgun (SBS), or “any other weapon” (AOW)[1] first had to obtain approval from the Bureau of
On October 7, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin McDonald issued a memo — Directive 26-13: A Comprehensive Approach in the Fight Against Fraud — directing all prosecutors in DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division (NFED) to combat what it calls a
On October 1, 2026, the Department of Justice issued Directive 26-12, a memorandum to all Fraud Division personnel regarding corporate enforcement. The directive outlines corporate enforcement priorities, steps to ensure corporate investigations and enforcement actions are treated consistently, and
Introduction
The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals recently clarified the government’s burden to prove a defendant’s knowledge with respect to the source of payments for an item or service furnished in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). The court held
Individuals convicted of felony white collar offenses face the loss of a range of civil rights, including the right to possess a firearm. Under current federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)), any individual who is convicted of any felony permanently
A New Direction in Suppressor Export Controls
Firearms are among the most regulated goods in the United States, and certain firearms or firearm components have enhanced restrictions on their sale and use. Historically, silencers — accessories that suppress the sound
The 11th Circuit has vacated a 2024 decision from the Middle District of Florida and held that the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act do not violate the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution. In United States
When conducting investigations or determining whether to bring charges, the Department of Justice (DOJ) evaluates whether a company’s AI governance prevents deliberate or reckless misuse that could violate criminal law. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) evaluates whether a company’s
Prediction market platforms continue to battle state regulators over prediction contracts tied to the outcome of sporting events. A recent 6th Circuit appeal by KalshiEX LLC reflects this trend and implicates important issues involving not just the betting industry and
On August 13, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald issued a memo entitled The Fraud Division’s Enforcement Priorities to all personnel of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) new National Fraud Enforcement Division. As the title suggests, the memo sets
