If you’re a regular reader of our firm’s blogs, you might recall our April 23, 2026, article on a $17 million settlement concerning allegations that IBM’s diversity practices violated the False Claims Act. More recently, on August 25th, the Department of Justice announced another False Claims Act resolution, with Deloitte LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte… Read more »
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP is pleased to announce that 30 lawyers have been named as 2027 The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch. In addition, managing partner William Pietragallo, II has been named “Lawyer of the Year”. Best Lawyers recognition is determined entirely through peer review, aiming to reflect the consensus… Read more »
Partner Alexander Owens authored “FinCEN Record-Setting AML Penalty Against UBS Was Years in the Making,” for Compliance Week. Drawing on his experience as a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist, Alex examines the history of UBS’s anti-money laundering compliance issues and the key lessons for financial institutions navigating heightened regulatory scrutiny. Read the full article here.
Pietragallo attorneys are often interviewed by leading publications for their perspectives on complex legal issues affecting businesses and industries nationwide. Most recently, Alexander M. Owens was featured in a Freightwaves article “Customs Fraud Cases Surge as Whistleblowers Target Tariff Evasion,” where he shared insights on the rapid growth of customs fraud enforcement and the increasingly… Read more »
Pietragallo attorneys are often called upon by the press to comment on significant legal developments. Most recently, Alexander M. Owens was quoted in S&P’s Journal of Commerce article “US Bolsters Customs Enforcement of Small and Foreign Importers,” discussing the recent increase in judgements and settlements related to government contracting fraud. Read the full article here.
Join partner Marc S. Raspanti at the American Health Law Association Annual Meeting & In-House Counsel Program in New York from June 27-July 1, 2026. Marc and his co-presenters will discuss “Private Equity and Health Care: Navigating the False Claims Act Risk” during two different sessions on June 29th and July 1st. Marc’s session will… Read more »
On June 3, 2026, partner Pamela Coyle Brecht will once again bring her experience and practical insight to the virtual session, “The False Claims Act and Dealing with Whistleblowers,” as part of the U.S. Healthcare Compliance Certificate Program at Seton Hall University School of Law. Pam will discuss what defines a whistleblower, emerging trends in… Read more »
Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP is pleased to announce that we have once again been recognized by the premier independent legal research organization, Chambers and Partners USA, in it’s 2026 law firm ranking guide in the areas of False Claims Act in USA-Nationwide, White Collar Crime & Government Investigations in Pennsylvania, Product Liability… Read more »
On May 11, 2026, partners Pamela Coyle Brecht and Marc S. Raspanti will be presenting “Discovery in FCA Litigation: Building Bridges to and Avoiding Pitfalls,” hosted on myLawCLE, an opportunity made possible through the firm’s sponsorship of the Federal Bar Association’s 2026 Qui Tam Conference. Drawing on decades of combined FCA experience, this virtual program… Read more »
Pietragallo attorneys are often called upon by the press to comment on significant legal developments. Most recently, Alexander M.Owens was quoted in Compliance Week article “Broker-dealer Canaccord pays $80M to FinCEN, Admits to Willful BSA Violations” discussing anti-money laundering resolution with the federal government. Read the full article here.