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Speaking With Federal Prosecutors Is a Strategic Decision That Should Never Be Made Lightly Individuals under federal investigation are sometimes approached by prosecutors with an opportunity to participate in what is known as a proffer session. The invitation may be presented as a chance to explain events, provide information, or discuss possible cooperation with the government. Before that meeting can take
Healthcare fraud has long been a top priority for federal prosecutors, but the past year has brought a dramatic escalation. New enforcement teams, a record-setting national crackdown, and a shift toward catching suspected fraud before payments even go out have all changed how quickly and aggressively the government can move against healthcare providers. This article explains what healthcare fraud is,
In 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice created something it had never had before: a single division devoted entirely to fighting fraud. On August 13, 2026, the head of that new division, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald, issued a memo laying out what the division plans to do and where it will focus. Here is a plain-language look at what
Government contracts involve billions of dollars in federal spending every year across industries such as defense, healthcare, construction, information technology, transportation, research, and public services. Because large amounts of taxpayer money are involved, federal agencies aggressively investigate allegations of fraud involving government contracts and procurement programs. Businesses, contractors, subcontractors, executives, and employees may face serious civil or criminal exposure if
A Search Warrant Is Often the Beginning—Not the End—of a Federal Investigation Having FBI agents arrive at your home or business with a federal search warrant can be one of the most stressful experiences an individual or business owner will ever face. The execution of a search warrant is often highly coordinated, involves multiple agents, and may include the seizure
Washington, D.C. — Burnham & Gorokhov is pleased to announce a significant result on behalf of its client, Charles Pollack. After more than a year of litigation, the United States District Court dismissed with prejudice a wire fraud conspiracy charge brought by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Fraud Division and the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland.
Washington, D.C. — On April 29, 2026, a federal jury in the District of Columbia acquitted Guanghua Jin of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, the lead charge in a long-running prosecution arising from alleged sanctions-related conduct. The jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict on the remaining counts. The verdict followed Mr. Jin’s second trial, after a previous jury
If a client or third party submits a complaint to the DC Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”), it will be reviewed by a lawyer from that office, known as an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel (“ADC”). In basically all cases, the ADC will forward the complaint to the attorney and ask for a response. At this point, the matter has not been
Receiving notice of a complaint from the District of Columbia Bar can be extremely stressful for any attorney. Even when the allegations are unfounded or arise from a misunderstanding, a disciplinary complaint may place an attorney’s professional reputation, license, and future career at risk. Many attorneys are unsure how seriously to take an initial complaint or whether the matter will
Cryptocurrency markets have grown rapidly over the past decade, drawing investors, entrepreneurs, and technology innovators into digital asset transactions. At the same time, federal regulators and prosecutors have increased enforcement efforts targeting alleged misconduct involving Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, and other digital assets. If you are being investigated or have been charged, understanding what crypto fraud means under federal law is critical. Federal
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