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As the tariff landscape changes, importers consider opportunities to recapture significant amounts to which they may be entitled, particularly in light of the ruling that IEEPA tariffs lacked authorization.

The European Union’s Anticorruption Directive 2026/1021, effective June 1, 2026, mandates Member States to implement measures combating corruption. The Directive requires Member States to adopt nine anticorruption laws, establish corporate liability, impose significant penalties, and adopt extraterritorial jurisdiction.

On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the launch of its Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, a new enforcement effort focused on identifying and addressing false certifications of compliance with civil rights laws by recipients of federal funds.

With a career spanning senior leadership roles in federal government, corporate legal departments, and intelligence operations, Pat Murray brings a rare combination of courtroom acumen, regulatory insight and business pragmatism to SECIL Law’s White Collar and Investigations practice. A former federal prosecutor and executive at one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, Pat is widely respected for his ability to navigate the most complex legal and compliance challenges with clarity, composure, and strategy.

Detail-oriented and tenacious, John Rowley pairs extensive courtroom experience in both civil and criminal matters with the ability to parse complex facts, laws, and regulations to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.

John Irving brings nearly three decades of experience in white collar criminal defense, government investigations, and high-stakes congressional and corporate inquiries. A former federal prosecutor and trusted advisor within the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency, John is known for his calm under pressure, strategic clarity, and unwavering discretion.

David E. Carney brings more than two decades of experience representing individuals and companies in high-stakes government enforcement matters, internal investigations, complex civil litigation, and compliance program design. His practice is defined by strategic problem-solving, disciplined advocacy before regulators, and a pragmatic approach to mitigating risk while protecting business objectives.

Janet has represented clients in more than one hundred FINRA arbitrations. Her clients have included investors, brokers, financial advisors, and broker-dealers. She also represents individuals in the financial service industry before FINRA and the SEC. Janet is a licensed mediator and, as a consensus builder, she assists parties resolve what they often believe are intractable disputes. With Janet’s depth and range of experience, she has the skill to craft creative resolutions for her clients, whether in the role of advocate or mediator.

Ivan Knauer is a thorough litigator who combines an insider’s perspective from his years with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Financial industry Regulatory Authority with a comprehensive view of any matter.