UK Unleashes Strengthened Whistleblower Rewards Program to Combat Serious Tax Evasion

Last month, His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the UK’s tax and customs authority, dramatically escalated its fight against serious tax avoidance and evasion by launching a significantly strengthened whistleblower…

Department of Justice’s Evolving Stance on Corporate Bribery Under Scrutiny Following $118 Million Millicom Settlement

A significant $118.2 million deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) reached by the Department of Justice (DOJ) with TIGO Guatemala, a unit of telecommunications giant Millicom, on November 10, 2025, has cast…

Paul Fenn: The Architect of Community Choice Aggregation and a Vision for Local Energy Democracy

Paul Fenn, described by Bloomberg News as the utility industry’s number one enemy, stands as a pivotal figure in the ongoing transformation of the energy sector. A political philosopher by…

Ryan McConnell’s Boutique Firm Navigates Shifting Tides in White-Collar Defense, Leveraging AI and Adapting to Evolving Enforcement Trends

Ryan McConnell, a distinguished legal professional with a career spanning both prominent corporate criminal defense firms and federal prosecution, has carved out a unique and influential niche in the white-collar…

Beyond Bailouts: University of Michigan Scholars Propose Personal Accountability for Negligent Bankers Amidst Global Financial Instability

The year 2023 witnessed a startling resurgence of financial instability, as a rapid succession of depositor runs at several U.S. banks ignited fears of a global banking crisis. Within a…

Top Scientist Ousted Amidst Chemical Industry Influence Concerns, Sparking Outrage and Raising Questions on Scientific Independence

Last week, investigative journalist Carey Gillam brought to light a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding glyphosate, the active ingredient in the widely used herbicide Roundup. In a story…

Lisa Phelan: Architect of Antitrust Enforcement’s Most Potent Weapon

Lisa Phelan, a veteran prosecutor with over 25 years at the Department of Justice (DOJ), stands as a pivotal figure in the evolution of corporate crime enforcement, particularly in the…

Phillips & Cohen Evidentiary Data Scientist George Collins

Affiliates of Kaiser Permanente, one of the nation’s largest integrated healthcare providers, recently agreed to pay a substantial sum of $581 million to the federal government. This significant settlement resolves…

Time to Crack Down on Illegal Corporate Employers

A forthcoming report, "Shift focus to corporate crime: It’s time to crack down on illegal corporate employers," authored by Christopher Shaw for the February/March 2026 issue of the Capitol Hill…