Kathleen Porter

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court held that tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful because the President had exceeded the authority...more Four recent False Claim Act (FCA) cases arising out of customs fraud allegations illustrate the announced enforcement priorities of the Department of Justice (DOJ), including prosecuting trade and customs fraud and tariff...more How Did We Get Here? The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024, and was enacted as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020....more The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a notice confirming that beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting rules are back in effect following a February 18, 2025, ruling in Smith, et al. v. U.S....more