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Enforcement Outlook webinar series

December 2025

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Overview

McDermott’s Enforcement Outlook webinar series is designed to keep you up to date on the enforcement trends that might impact your organization’s compliance strategy. Each episode is packed with practical guidance from our white-collar lawyers and occasional special guests, who share their inside knowledge from time working in government positions.

The presenters did an excellent job on describing a complex topic in a simple manner and a clear plan of what an organization should do next to be in compliance.
Webinar attendee, senior compliance officer

Series archive

Click on the link for each episode in our Enforcement Outlook webinar series below to view the recordings and top takeaways.

Global anti-corruption, criminal investigations, and prosecutions

Key DOJ Enforcement Priorities for the Year Ahead (2026): Explore the US Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) evolving enforcement focus and what it means for organizations navigating criminal investigations, anti-corruption risks, and regulatory exposure.

The DOJ’s Strategic Shifts in White-Collar Crime Enforcement (2025): Unpack the DOJ’s latest white-collar crime enforcement updates and gain best practices for businesses.

The Trump Administration’s Regulatory Landscape (2025): Explore the anticipated regulatory approach of the second Trump administration and learn how to prepare for its impact on federal and state enforcement activities.
DOJ Corporate Compliance for Healthcare and Life Sciences (2024): Unpack the latest DOJ and Office of Inspector General compliance updates and learn strategies to manage emerging risks in healthcare and life sciences.

Updates to DOJ Corporate Compliance: What Companies Need to Know (2024): Dive into the details of the DOJ’s updated Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs guidance, with a focus on risk assessment, compliance empowerment, reporting structures, and continuous improvement.

Doctrine Disrupted: Doing Business in a Post-Chevron World (2024): Gain a better understanding of the US Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo that overruled the decades-old Chevron doctrine, and what lies ahead for the business community.

Spotlight on DOJ’s New Whistleblower Program and Other Enforcement Efforts (2024): Dive into the DOJ’s plans for a new whistleblower program and cover other takeaways from the 2024 American Bar Association National Institute on White Collar Crime that might impact your organization’s compliance strategy.

Key Insights on Compliance and Enforcement Priorities for the Year Ahead (2023): Unpack corporate responses to the DOJ’s Enforcement Policy Updates and gain insight into the priorities for 2024.

Protecting Your Business Against Non-Compliance and DOJ Penalties (2023): Hear from our cross-disciplinary team of white-collar, employment, benefits and data privacy lawyers on what to do about the DOJ’s new way of evaluating corporate compliance programs and the impact it will have on your company.

DOJ’s Compliance and Enforcement Priorities (2023): Review key takeaways from 2022 and get a sneak peak at what DOJ will prioritize in 2023.

FCPA/Anti-Corruption (2022): Gain strategies to help you remain diligent in anticipating and handling challenges brought by newly prioritized anti-corruption laws in a way that enhances – rather than disrupts – your business operations.

Regulators Mount Up! Recent Developments in Government Oversight of Cybersecurity (2022): Learn about recent developments in government oversight of cybersecurity for public companies, including key practical considerations for navigating this complex regulatory landscape.

False Claims Act defense

Procurement and Grant Fraud Trends and Risk Management Strategies (2026): Unpack the DOJ’s intensified enforcement around procurement and grant fraud and what it means for government contractors and grant recipients navigating heightened scrutiny, evolving compliance expectations, and risk management challenges.

The Changing FCA Landscape: DEI Updates for Federal Contractors and Grantees (2025): Gain a comprehensive overview of how the False Claims Act landscape is impacted by latest diversity, equity, and inclusion executive orders.


Hot Topics and Emerging Trends in False Claims Investigations and Litigation (2024): Find out the latest trends and hot topics surrounding the False Claims Act (FCA).

Focus on Healthcare Fraud (2022): Dive into the top issues impacting the healthcare industry today, and how leaders can proactively respond to these challenges and mitigate their enforcement risk.

SEC enforcement

Understanding SEC Priorities and Trends (2026): Gain practical insights into developments that organizations should be monitoring that could impact compliance and risk management strategies.

Emerging Trends in Healthcare Litigation and Compliance (2026): Unpack regulatory and litigation trends impacting healthcare and life sciences organizations.

SEC Enforcement: Key Updates and Trends (2024): Explore the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) aggressive enforcement agenda and gain insights from former SEC lawyers on how recent Supreme Court decisions, election outcomes, and increased focus on gatekeepers and whistleblower protections will impact your company in 2025.

SEC Enforcement: Recent Trends and What to Expect (2023): Gain new insights into what companies should be focusing on and thinking about in the future to comply with the SEC’s aggressive enforcement agenda.
Focus on SEC Enforcement (2022): Review what has changed on the agenda for the SEC Enforcement Division and how leaders of public companies can respond to these changes proactively to mitigate their enforcement risk.

Global investigations and compliance

Sanctions Trends and Emerging Risks (2026): Explore evolving US, EU, and UK enforcement priorities and what they mean for organizations navigating sanctions risks, regulatory compliance, and cross‑border operations.

Global Compliance and Investigation Challenges – and What Lies Ahead (2025): Learn about enforcement developments in Europe and the United States and how different organizations are responding.

Proactive Strategies for Navigating State AG Actions (2025): Gain an understanding of evolving state attorneys general enforcement trends and learn practical strategies for businesses to navigate increased risks in consumer protection, antitrust, and privacy.

Compliance Strategies for the DOJ’s Final Rule on Bulk Sensitive Data Transfers (2025): Explore the foundations of the DOJ’s final rule and its practical implications for businesses.

Cross-Border Compliance: Trends and Enforcement Priorities (2025): Unpack recent global compliance developments and learn more about how companies are modifying their compliance programs.

Digging Deeper on Voluntary Self-Disclosure from a Global Perspective (2023): Explore the dynamic changes in self-disclosure regulations and analyze the implications of the new enforcement posture for companies adapting to an altered compliance landscape.

Data Privacy Considerations in International Investigations (2022): Find out the key issues companies should consider when processing data, transferring data across borders, and responding to document and data requests from law enforcement authorities.

Managing AML Risk Under Heightened Scrutiny (2022): Examine a special 360-degree assessment of current anti-money laundering (AML) enforcement priorities, compliance concerns and best practices for companies.

Antitrust in the EU and US: Enforcement Trends and Risk Mitigation Strategies (2022): Discover emerging enforcement approaches in the United States and Europe, what this means for your business and what you should consider doing now to adjust to the new policies.

State attorneys general will remain active, particularly in areas like data privacy, healthcare, and environmental issues, and may collaborate with or push back against federal activity.
Alexander Southwell, The Trump Administration’s Regulatory Landscape

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