White Collar & Regulatory Law
We’re seeing an increasing number of government investigations of businesses in every sector escalated to criminal prosecutions. In particular, technology companies that have largely operated with minimal regulatory oversight are now finding themselves targeted under various criminal statutes – including allegations involving First Amendment concerns, data privacy, deceptive trade practices and antitrust litigation.
But regardless of your business, it’s more important than ever to rely on experienced counsel who can assess your compliance practices and minimize the risk of investigations and related litigation.
Backed with our deep knowledge of the regulatory environment, we can help you prepare for the high level of scrutiny and possible reputational damage that such investigations can bring in today’s highly competitive marketplace.
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Our White Collar and Regulatory Law Team
Our White Collar and Regulatory Law Practice
White-Collar Crimes We Handle
Winning in a white-collar criminal case requires a strong defense by experienced attorneys. Our practice has been advising companies and individuals confronting criminal exposure for decades. We create proven and precise legal strategies adaptable to your unique situation. Using our practical judgment and investigative expertise we are highly skilled at helping clients avoid criminal charges and litigation in the first place. In the event criminal charges or litigation can not be avoided, we rely on our extensive jury trial experience to successfully defend our clients’ reputations and interests.
Our white-collar crime defense attorneys can represent you in cases involving:
- Fraud
- Securities Fraud
- Insurance Fraud
- Tax Fraud
- Bribery and Public Corruption
- International Anti-Corruption
- Antitrust
- Money Laundering
- Conspiracy
- False Claims Act
- Embezzlement
- Environmental Crimes
- Theft
- Internal investigations
- Racketeering
- Cyber and Computer Crimes
- Organized Transnational Crimes
- Fraud
- Securities Fraud
- Insurance Fraud
- Tax Fraud
- Bribery and Public Corruption
- International Anti-Corruption
- Antitrust
- Money Laundering
- Conspiracy
- False Claims Act
- Embezzlement
- Environmental Crimes
- Theft
- Internal investigations
- Racketeering
- Cyber and Computer Crimes
- Organized Transnational Crimes
Representative White Collar and Regulatory Law Matters
General
- Represented an international produce company located in Mexico City investigated for violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and financial fraud. The matter concluded with no criminal charges being filed and no collateral consequences before United States Customs.
- Represented a well-known restaurant and bar owner charged with twelve separate counts of tax fraud and money laundering. After two years of negotiations and criminal litigation the client received a non-custodial sentence and avoided significant restitution and fines.
- Represented a doctor and his medical practice investigated for Medicare fraud by HHS. The matter concluded with no criminal charges being filed in exchange for a reduced fine and no collateral consequence to his medical license.
- Served as lead counsel to a trucking company in a federal antitrust and illegal dumping investigation. Allegations included violations of federal and state environmental laws, price-fixing and bid-rigging in violation of the Sherman Act. After extensive negotiations, the trucking company, three targeted employees, and its board of directors avoided criminal prosecution in exchange for a fine and restitution.
News & Events
Seven FBFK Attorneys Named to 2023 Texas Super Lawyers
We are proud to announce that shareholder/ attorneys Dan Baucum, Kelly Kubasta, Todd Shadle, Richard Spencer, Rachael Smiley, Steve Toland and Chris Williams have been selected to the distinguished 2023 Edition of the Texas Super Lawyers list.
FBFK Wins the Turnaround Management Association’s Small Company Turnaround of the Year Award for Pogo Energy, LLC
“We’re honored to receive this award and extremely proud of the Pogo Energy case outcome,” says Rachael Smiley. “It’s rare for a Chapter 11 debtor to reorganize under existing ownership and management – and without DIP financing.
How Chapter 11 Can Be a Deal-Making Space During Economic Disruption
Rachael Smiley discusses Chapter 11 deal opportunities to consider during economic disruption in this informative Q&A by D Magazine
FBFK Helps Usher in Global Angel Investor Network’s First Texas Chapter
FBKF took the early lead to encourage leaders of the Keiretsu Forum, a network of angel investor groups spanning over 50 chapters across four continents, to launch their inaugural Texas Chapter in Dallas-Ft. Worth.