The American Bar Association held its 40th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime conference on March 5, 6, and 7, 2025, in Miami, Florida. The conference featured robust panel discussions with the federal and state judiciary, law enforcement officials, defense attorneys, corporate in-house counsel, and members of the academic community on a variety of topics. The conference speakers and panels also provided an update on litigation, judicial, and legislative developments. Notably, this conference differed from years past because most Department of Justice officials withdrew from participation days before the conference began.Continue Reading Government Agencies to Continue Pursuing Core Enforcement Initiatives and Other Highlights from the ABA 40th Annual National Institute on White Collar Crime

On November 22, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC” or “Commission”) announced its enforcement results for the fiscal year (“FY”) 2024. Though the SEC filed only 583 total enforcement actions in FY 2024—a decline of 26% from the 784 enforcement actions filed in FY 2023—the Commission obtained a record-setting $8.2 billion in financial remedies, which includes civil penalties and disgorgement amounts combined. Notably, 56% of the $8.2 billion in financial remedies was the result of a monetary judgment awarded in a single matter.Continue Reading SEC Enforcement Highlights for Fiscal Year 2024