CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS
In the contemporary corporate landscape, businesses, including White Collar Advice, are exposed to heightened scrutiny by local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as private litigations accusing corporate misconduct. Companies are also intermittently cognizant of potential internal wrongdoings. White Collar Advice offers adept guidance in executing privileged corporate internal investigations in reactive instances, where companies are subject to government investigations or litigations, and in proactive circumstances where internal misconduct is discovered necessitating investigations to discern appropriate subsequent measures for safeguarding interests. We comprehend the delicate nature of such situations and assist clients in addressing intricate issues with discretion.
When cases of employee fraud, corruption, or other corporate irregularities arise, our attorneys champion corporations, boards of directors, and executives by orchestrating internal investigations and providing representation in affiliated government investigations, enforcement actions, and administrative proceedings. White Collar Advice has managed myriad internal investigations regarding improper referrals, billing practices, regulatory concerns, government investigations, Stark and anti-kickback violations, and cases propelled by the Department of Justice and various state and local prosecutors.
FALSE CLAIMS ACT DEFENSE
White Collar Advice has considerable experience in representing clients during investigations and litigations related to the federal False Claims Act (FCA) and the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA). We are proficient in defending individuals and businesses under government examination at both state and federal levels.
White Collar Advice navigates a plethora of FCA matters, including false certifications, overcharging, overbilling, mischarging, provision of defective products, misrepresentation of qualifications, conflicts of interest, and whistleblower claims, among others. We also formulate compliance strategies to avert or mitigate FCA-related concerns, especially during stringent enforcement periods like the COVID-19 pandemic where businesses accessed substantial federal financial aid.
SEC ENFORCEMENT
White Collar Advice extends counsel throughout all stages of security enforcement affairs, including investigations, testimony, Wells Submissions, and negotiated resolutions, in addition to administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings. We have represented a spectrum of public and privately-held companies, investment banks, broker-dealers, accounting firms, and their corresponding directors, officers, and managers during criminal securities investigations by the Department of Justice and civil enforcement inquiries by the SEC.
We also provide representation before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and state securities regulators, besides formulating corporate compliance programs, delivering compliance training, and conducting internal investigations.
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING PREVENTION AND DEFENSE
Accusations of money laundering can significantly influence both businesses and individuals. White Collar Advice defends corporations, banks, and individuals against a range of money laundering-related issues. We possess extensive experience in advising clients accused of such offenses or who are confronting forfeiture actions. Moreover, we facilitate the development and implementation of compliance programs, counsel on cash-reporting obligations, review and report suspicious transactions, and provide guidance on complying with trade embargoes.
The team at White Collar Advice is enriched by the experience of some of the country’s distinguished attorneys, including seasoned trial lawyers proficient in preventing the initiation of criminal charges or other enforcement actions. With former federal prosecutors within our team, our clients benefit from insights acquired from extensive experience on both sides of corporate investigations. In instances without reasonable dispute resolutions, our seasoned criminal and civil trial counsel ardently defend our clients’ interests.