Sidley is pleased to announce that Matthew Podolsky has joined the firm as a partner in its White Collar Defense and Investigations practice and its Commercial Litigation and Disputes practice in New York. He joins Sidley after a distinguished career as a federal prosecutor, most recently serving as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY).
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On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced their partnership on the cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force. Per DOJ’s press release, the Task Force will bring robust enforcement against importers and other parties that seek to defraud the United States.
http://whitecollarwatch.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.png00Kristin Graham Koehlerhttp://whitecollarwatch.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.pngKristin Graham Koehler2025-09-03 18:44:512026-04-14 13:40:09Call of Duties: New U.S. Trade Fraud Task Force Signals Increased Tariff Enforcement is Coming
On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” directing federal agencies to combat “debanking” — the denial or termination of financial services based on political views, religious beliefs, or industry affiliation. The executive order expands on numerous recent federal and state initiatives targeting debanking — including the joint U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)/Commonwealth of Virginia Equal Access to Banking Task Force, two recent bills introduced in the U.S. Senate, and actions by the federal financial regulators to remove “reputation risk” as a supervisory consideration.
http://whitecollarwatch.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.png00David E. Teitelbaumhttp://whitecollarwatch.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.pngDavid E. Teitelbaum2025-08-08 18:41:552026-04-14 13:43:55President Trump Signs “Fair Banking” Executive Order Directing Financial Regulators to Remedy Past and Present Debanking Practices
On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance on “unlawful discrimination” for recipients of federal funding and other entities subject to federal antidiscrimination laws, further underscoring Trump administration officials’ commitment to pursuing investigations and enforcement activity in this area.
http://whitecollarwatch.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.png00Jaime L.M. Joneshttp://whitecollarwatch.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.pngJaime L.M. Jones2025-08-04 17:28:282026-04-15 12:57:55U.S. DOJ Issues Guidance on “Unlawful Discrimination” Related to DEI Programs for Recipients of Federal Funding
The first six months of the current Trump administration have made it clear that tariffs are here to stay and that noncompliance — intentional or otherwise — will be subject to potentially significant criminal and civil liability. Indeed, the administration has committed to an August 1, 2025, deadline for new country-specific tariffs to begin. The scale, speed, and complexity of the changes in the U.S. tariff landscape over the previous six months (which will likely continue) has created an environment ripe for noncompliance. (more…)
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On July 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it intends to postpone the effective date of the final rule requiring anti-money-laundering (AML) programs for certain investment advisers (the IA AML Rule). The rule, previously scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, will now be delayed until January 1, 2028.
http://whitecollarwatch.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.png00Paul M. Tyrrellhttp://whitecollarwatch.sidley.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2026/03/sidleyLogo-e1643922598198.pngPaul M. Tyrrell2025-07-21 16:53:412026-04-15 12:59:57FinCEN Postpones Effective Date of Anti-Money-Laundering Rule for Investment Advisers and Exempt Reporting Advisers
On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Antitrust Division announced its partnership with the Postal Service to offer financial rewards to individuals who report violations of antitrust laws and related offenses affecting the Postal Service, its revenues, or its property.
On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the renewal of the DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group (Working Group), a partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that aims to strengthen use of the False Claims Act (FCA) to combat healthcare fraud. (more…)
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Matthew Podolsky Joins as Partner in Sidley’s White Collar Defense and Investigations and Commercial Litigation and Disputes Practices in New York
Sidley is pleased to announce that Matthew Podolsky has joined the firm as a partner in its White Collar Defense and Investigations practice and its Commercial Litigation and Disputes practice in New York. He joins Sidley after a distinguished career as a federal prosecutor, most recently serving as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY).
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White Collar Watch
Call of Duties: New U.S. Trade Fraud Task Force Signals Increased Tariff Enforcement is Coming
On August 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced their partnership on the cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force. Per DOJ’s press release, the Task Force will bring robust enforcement against importers and other parties that seek to defraud the United States.
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Washington, D.C.
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Aaron M. Applebaum
Washington, D.C.
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President Trump Signs “Fair Banking” Executive Order Directing Financial Regulators to Remedy Past and Present Debanking Practices
On August 7, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled “Guaranteeing Fair Banking for All Americans,” directing federal agencies to combat “debanking” — the denial or termination of financial services based on political views, religious beliefs, or industry affiliation. The executive order expands on numerous recent federal and state initiatives targeting debanking — including the joint U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)/Commonwealth of Virginia Equal Access to Banking Task Force, two recent bills introduced in the U.S. Senate, and actions by the federal financial regulators to remove “reputation risk” as a supervisory consideration.
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New York
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Alexa Poletto
New York
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U.S. DOJ Issues Guidance on “Unlawful Discrimination” Related to DEI Programs for Recipients of Federal Funding
On July 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued guidance on “unlawful discrimination” for recipients of federal funding and other entities subject to federal antidiscrimination laws, further underscoring Trump administration officials’ commitment to pursuing investigations and enforcement activity in this area.
(more…)
Jaime L.M. Jones
Chicago
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Kristin Graham Koehler
Washington, D.C.
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Lisa H. Miller
Washington, D.C.
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Katherine A. Roberts
Los Angeles, San Francisco
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Gordon D. Todd
Washington, D.C.
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Emily A. Rose
Washington, D.C.
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Tariff Evasion Is Within DOJ’s Crosshairs: Potential Criminal and Civil Consequences for Noncompliance With Increased U.S. Tariffs
The first six months of the current Trump administration have made it clear that tariffs are here to stay and that noncompliance — intentional or otherwise — will be subject to potentially significant criminal and civil liability. Indeed, the administration has committed to an August 1, 2025, deadline for new country-specific tariffs to begin. The scale, speed, and complexity of the changes in the U.S. tariff landscape over the previous six months (which will likely continue) has created an environment ripe for noncompliance. (more…)
Kristin Graham Koehler
Washington, D.C.
kkoehler@sidley.com
Ted Murphy
Washington, D.C.
ted.murphy@sidley.com
Craig Francis Dukin
Washington, D.C.
cdukin@sidley.com
Aaron M. Applebaum
Washington, D.C.
aapplebaum@sidley.com
FinCEN Postpones Effective Date of Anti-Money-Laundering Rule for Investment Advisers and Exempt Reporting Advisers
On July 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced that it intends to postpone the effective date of the final rule requiring anti-money-laundering (AML) programs for certain investment advisers (the IA AML Rule). The rule, previously scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, will now be delayed until January 1, 2028.
(more…)
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Boston
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Chuck Daly
New York, Boston
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Ranah Esmaili
Washington, D.C.
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Whistleblower Rewards Continue to Grow: U.S. DOJ’s Antitrust Division Joins the Fray
On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)’s Antitrust Division announced its partnership with the Postal Service to offer financial rewards to individuals who report violations of antitrust laws and related offenses affecting the Postal Service, its revenues, or its property.
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New York
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Carrie Mahan
Washington, D.C.
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Corey Roush
Washington, D.C.
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Scott D. Stein
Chicago
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Kenneth A. Polite Jr.
Washington, D.C., New York
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Craig Francis Dukin
Washington, D.C.
cdukin@sidley.com
Lisa H. Miller
Washington, D.C.
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U.S. DOJ Announces Renewal of FCA Working Group
On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the renewal of the DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group (Working Group), a partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that aims to strengthen use of the False Claims Act (FCA) to combat healthcare fraud. (more…)
Kristin Graham Koehler
Washington, D.C.
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Jaime L.M. Jones
Chicago
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Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C.
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Chicago
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Chicago
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