After three years of litigation, we were able to bring a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act case to a successful resolution in May 2024. 

In February, we resolved another long-running case.  Our client, a former General Counsel and CFO of an energy exploration company, had pled guilty in the Southern District of New York to charges including securities fraud, wire fraud, and obstructing an SEC investigation. 

What happens when someone receives a federal criminal subpoena?  In this article, we explain the basics of the subpoena process and discuss ways in which a person might respond.

We persuaded a federal court in the Southern District of California to quash a trial subpoena issued to one of our clients, so our client—a medical doctor in Houston—was never required to testify in court.

If a company wins a contract through deception, is that fraud? That may sound like a rhetorical question, but the Supreme Court stands ready to answer the question, albeit with one twist: what if the company never intended to cause any economic harm?

When, and how, can a person invoke their Fifth Amendment right to remain silent? In this newsletter, we analyze the right to remain silent, along with best practices and potential implications.

Last month, the Supreme Court issued a whirlwind of decisions, many of which have received significant attention. In this month’s newsletter, we focus on three of those decisions: Rahimi, Fischer, and Snyder.

Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business announced this month that Samy Khalil has once again been ranked among the top lawyers in the category of Texas Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations.

How does sentencing work in federal criminal cases? If you or a loved one is asking that question, we know that it comes with an overwhelming degree of stress and anxiety. No one wants to face federal charges; but if it happens, you want answers. You want a guide.

In this article, we break federal sentencing down into its component parts, and we summarize important aspects of each step. No two cases are alike, but this overview should help demystify a complex process.

Earlier this month, the Supreme Court heard oral argument to consider what type of conduct is criminal under a major federal bribery statute. We analyze the case and discuss what it could mean for future bribery prosecutions.

The federal crime of obstructing justice has been heavily featured in recent news, and on April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court will take up this question: Does 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c) — the primary federal obstruction statute — apply to “acts unrelated to investigations and evidence”?

Last year, the Supreme Court struck down a New York law that required applicants to prove “proper cause exists” before they would be granted a firearm license.  In New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen, the Court found…

Last year, the Supreme Court struck down a New York law that required applicants to prove “proper cause exists” before they would be granted a firearm license.  In New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen, the Court found…

As many travelers know, federal agents at international borders have authority to search phones, computers, and other electronic devices.  Less clear, however, is whether agents may do so without.…

Prosecutors typically receive absolute immunity for actions they take while initiation and prosecuting a criminal case. Court have recognized….

White-collar federal sentences are typically driven by the amount of loss caused by a crime. To most people’s surprise, however,….

The Supreme Court recently heard oral argument to decide whether attorney-client privilege protects communications that contain both legal and non-legal advice…..

The Supreme Court will soon decide whether a person can be convicted of federal wire fraud for…..

The Supreme Court recently granted certiorari to decide when communications containing both legal and non-legal advice are…..

In United States v. Hamilton, the Fifth Circuit recently concluded that “bribery concerning a local government receiving federal benefits,” under 18 U.S.C. § 666, requires…..