Episode 420 – DOJ Announces New West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
The Department of Justice unveiled a new West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force, expanding federal enforcement against fraudulent billing, telemedicine scams, kickback schemes, and technology‑enabled misconduct. The initiative highlights the DOJ’s growing reliance on data analytics and AI‑driven investigations, especially targeting private‑equity‑backed health‑care entities. Michael Volkov outlines compliance lessons, from billing audits to telehealth controls and board‑level governance, as the enforcement climate intensifies.
EU Export Controls Continue to Evolve Beyond Traditional Dual-Use Frameworks
The European Commission’s new Information Note shows EU export controls moving beyond a simple list‑based system toward a decentralized, context‑driven regime. Member states are increasingly imposing national authorizations on non‑listed dual‑use items, especially where end‑use or security concerns exist. The...
European Union Gives Final Approval to Landmark Anti-Corruption Directive
The European Union Council has formally adopted its first comprehensive Anti‑Corruption Directive, establishing a harmonized framework for corruption offenses, corporate liability, sanctions and preventive measures across all member states. The rule standardises definitions, introduces penalties up to 5% of worldwide...
Polymarket Insider Trading Charges Illustrate DOJ and CFTC Prediction Markets Enforcement Strategy
The Department of Justice and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission have filed insider‑trading charges against individuals tied to Polymarket, marking a coordinated enforcement push that applies traditional securities and commodities fraud theories to prediction markets. Regulators are zeroing in on...
Episode 417 — OFAC’s $275 Million Adani Settlement: The New Era of Sanctions Enforcement
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) secured a $275 million settlement with Adani Enterprises after the Indian conglomerate was accused of importing Iranian‑origin LPG while falsely labeling it as Omani and Iraqi cargo. The case highlights OFAC’s intensified focus on...
OFAC’s $275 Million Settlement with Adani Enterprises Signals Aggressive Focus on Iranian Energy Evasion
On May 18, 2026, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed a $275 million settlement on India’s Adani Enterprises for importing Iranian‑origin LPG disguised as Omani and Iraqi cargo. The company processed roughly $192 million in U.S.‑dollar payments through U.S....
How Do You Avoid a Corporate Fine When Criminal Conduct Is Discovered? (Part 1)
The Justice Department has updated its corporate enforcement policy, emphasizing three pillars: voluntary disclosure of criminal conduct, full cooperation with investigators, and remediation of compliance programs. Companies that meet these criteria can receive a declination, meaning no criminal fine, only...
China’s Expanding Countersanctions Framework and the Growing Divide Between Beijing and Washington
China has introduced a sweeping set of regulations to counter foreign sanctions, export controls and other extraterritorial measures, while simultaneously adopting state‑level provisions on industrial and supply‑chain security. The new rules give Chinese authorities power to prohibit compliance with foreign...
Webinar: Third-Party Risk Management 2.0: Technology, Enforcement, and Emerging Risks
Volkov Law Group is hosting a live webinar on June 9, 2026 at 12 Noon EST to discuss the evolution of third‑party risk management (TPRM) amid heightened sanctions, cyber threats, and supply‑chain instability. The session will outline how firms must shift from static...
Episode 414 — A Conversation with Kilby Macfadden: Organizational Justice and the Future of Internal Investigations
In a recent episode of *Corruption, Crime, and Compliance*, KPMG Managing Director Kilby Macfadden discusses the growing emphasis on organizational justice within internal investigations. She highlights the U.S. Department of Justice’s push for transparent, independent speak‑up systems and the need...
Announcing the Launch of New Volkov Law TV
Volkov Law has launched a new YouTube channel, Volkov Law TV, to deliver video‑based compliance insights. The platform builds on the firm’s webinars, podcasts, and speaking engagements, offering regular updates on DOJ and SEC enforcement, sanctions, AI‑related risks, healthcare fraud...
Organizational Justice and DOJ Expectations — Building a Speak-Up Culture That Works (Part I of II)
The U.S. Department of Justice now places culture, internal reporting, and investigative integrity at the core of its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs. Prosecutors assess whether organizations have trustworthy, confidential speak‑up channels and whether investigations are impartial, consistent, and remedial....
What Are Your Third Party AI Risks? (Part 1)
The article warns that third‑party AI integrations expose companies to a range of legal liabilities, from data‑privacy breaches to regulatory penalties. Vendors embedding generative AI into SaaS platforms, customer‑support tools, or API services can inadvertently transfer risk to their clients....
Tariffs, OFAC and the DOJ (Part 2)
Companies facing increasing DOJ scrutiny must establish robust trade‑compliance programs. The article outlines six essential steps—leadership buy‑in, risk assessment, policy overhaul, internal controls, employee training, and ongoing audit—to mitigate export and import violations. It highlights OFAC’s annual training mandate and...
Episode 411 — Third-Party AI Risk and Vendor Due Diligence
The *Corruption, Crime & Compliance* podcast highlights the expanding risk of third‑party AI embedded in SaaS, analytics and service platforms. Companies now face data leakage, bias, regulatory liability, and IP concerns stemming from vendors’ AI use. Host Michael Volkov recommends...