Tagged: Self-Disclosure

Voluntary Self-Disclosure Shields Universities Space Research Association from Prosecution by DOJ

On April 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice’s National Security Division (“NSD”) issued a formal declination of prosecution to the Universities Space Research Association (“USRA”) following the organization’s timely and fulsome voluntary self-disclosure of export control violations perpetrated by a former employee. The declination, conveyed through a detailed letter signed by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General David Newman, marks one of the clearest applications...

Bioventus Agrees to Pay $3.6 Million to Settle False Claims Act Violations

The False Claims Act is a powerful tool for government prosecutors to use against healthcare providers, and drug and device companies.  The Trump Administration used the False Claims Act to attack the opioid industry and rein in the industry. The Biden Department of Justice is likely to ramp up use of the False Claims Act.  From an enforcement standpoint, the current situation creates a “perfect...