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Case Summary In Kousisis v. United States , the Supreme Court addressed whether a defendant can be convicted under the federal wire fraud statute without causing the victim a net pecuniary loss. The case involved Stamatios Kousisis (“Kousisis”) and the industrial painting company he helped manage...
The JustPod is a podcast of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, hosted by Justin Danilewitz and Geonard Butler. This episode features a discussion with Leonard Ambrose about his representation of the notorious defendant Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong. Ambrose obtained an acquittal of...
A Significant Shift in White Collar Criminal Enforcement The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has unveiled a comprehensive plan for its white-collar crime enforcement strategy, laying out the “high-impact” areas where enforcement will be focused, changes and clarification of how the DOJ will view...
On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a memorandum and accompanying press release announcing its “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative,” designed to vigorously enforce the federal False Claims Act (“FCA”) “against those who defraud the United States by taking its money while...
The Expanding Definition of National Security: Navigating a Top DOJ Enforcement Priority The Boston Bar Association's White-Collar Crime Conference brings together law firm defense counsels, government prosecutors, in-house counsel, judges, and corporate professionals for the signature professional...
The JustPod is a podcast of the American Bar Association's Criminal Justice Section, hosted by Justin Danilewitz and Geonard Butler. This episode features a discussion with defense counsel Rocco Cipparone and Angie Levy. What was it like to defend clients in prosecutions arising out of events at the...
Sell-Side Strategies: Navigating Today's M&A Market Examine the evolving landscape of sell-side strategies in M&A and what both sellers and private equity firms need to know for success. This panel will cover key trends, valuation considerations, what buyers are looking for, and the importance of...
Constantly Evolving Non-Compete Law Requires Constant Corporate Consideration With non-competes in the news last year with the FTC’s proposed, enacted, but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to ban them, it is time to a refresher on where things currently stand on a nationwide basis in the non-compete...
In a striking move at the end of March, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $4.6 million settlement with MORSE Corp Inc. (“MORSE”), a defense contractor based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for falsely certifying that the company complied with cybersecurity requirements. The...
Partner Michael Petrizzo will speak on a panel titled, " Transaction Best Practices – From the Decision to Pursue a Transaction Through Closing." This panel will provide an overview of best practices to follow through the lifecycle of a transaction. From the initial decision to pursue a transaction...
Enforcement of Environmental Crimes from the Prosecution and Defense Perspective With a new presidential administration with explicitly different environmental priorities, and a new Pennsylvania Attorney General whose enforcement action in the environmental context has yet to unfold, the regulated...
On March 26, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed into law a significant piece of corporate legislation amending the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”). While subject to significant controversy among various interested parties, the stated goal of the amendments is to maintain Delaware’s...