The Department of Justice’s newly expanded focus on fraud enforcement is expected to bring greater scrutiny to areas including global trade, government programs and corporate misconduct, while also reinforcing the current administration’s emphasis on corporate compliance. An Inside EPA article examining the new enforcement priorities cited a recent Bracewell client update outlining the implications of the DOJ’s newly created National Fraud Enforcement Division.
According to the Bracewell client update, the division intends to significantly expand, “with approximately 500 attorneys and staff expected by August 24,” and with even more growth over the next two years.
Bracewell added that despite the fraud prosecution focus, “Companies that voluntarily self-disclose, cooperate, and remediate misconduct will continue to be rewarded,” under the administration’s over-arching compliance-first approach.