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Development and Validation of an Adult Medical Urgency Score for US Donor Heart Allocation
Development and Validation of an Adult Medical Urgency Score for US Donor Heart Allocation Key Points Question Does a novel laboratory- and device-based medical urgency score better prioritize the sickest US adult heart transplant candidates than current policy?
DOJ Memorandum Provides Insight to Corporate Fraud Enforcement Priorities
On October 1, 2026, Colin M. McDonald, Assistant Attorney General in the National Fraud Enforcement Division at the Department of Justice, released guidance outlining new corporate fraud enforcement priorities. The memorandum follows the creation of the Division’s Corporate Enforcement Section earlier this year and the accompanying release of the Department-wide Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy (“CEP”).
DOJ’s New National Fraud Enforcement Division Pledges to Ratchet up Resources
On August 13, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald issued a memorandum outlining the enforcement priorities of the National Fraud Enforcement Division (the “Fraud Division”)—the new standalone DOJ litigating division that has absorbed vast resources from the Criminal Division's former Fraud Section. Corporate clients should take note: this is not just a rebranding exercise.
Investigations and enforcement trends: Top takeaways for Q2 2026
We recently gathered a group of regulatory attorneys from across Reed Smith to provide a rundown of the key trends to watch for in Q2 2026. If you missed the webinar, you can access the recording on demand.
DOJ and Ohio Launch New Federal-State Fraud Partnership: What Companies Should Expect
The Department of Justice recently announced a new federal-state partnership with Ohio designed to enhance the detection, investigation, and prosecution of fraud. The initiative represents one of the first major enforcement actions involving DOJ's National Fraud Enforcement Division, created in April 2025, and offers an early indication of how the Department intends to deploy its resources in the coming years.
Clean Air Act charges highlight DOJ enforcement and self-reporting risks
Key takeaways DOJ’s new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy creates a uniform pathway for companies to avoid criminal prosecution through declination or non-prosecution agreement, while seeking individual accountability. The new policy supersedes all prior component-specific and U.S. Attorney’s Office-specific corporate enforcement policies, including DOJ Environmental Crimes Section’s 2023 Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policy.
DOJ Launches West Coast Fraud Strike Force: What Health Care Companies Need to Know
The Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division recently announced the formation of the West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force, an enforcement initiative that spans the District of Arizona, District of Nevada, and Northern District of California.
Current Status of Split Liver Transplantation Using Machine Perfusion in the United States
Keywords Liver transplantation Split liver transplantation Machine perfusion the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) Get full text access Log in, subscribe or purchase for full access. References 1. Nakayama, T. ∙ Akabane, M. ∙ Imaoka, Y. ... Does the introduction of acuity circle policy change split liver transplantation practice? Liver Transpl. 2024 Oct 17; 2. Spada, M. ∙ Angelico, R. ∙ Trapani, S. ...
Survival outcomes with matched targeted therapy in advanced biliary tract cancer: a large global cohort analysis
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Abstract The prognosis of advanced biliary tract cancer remains poor despite up to 40% of tumors harboring actionable molecular alterations. This international collaborative study from Mayo Clinic, Duke Cancer Institute, National Cancer Center East (Japan), and the SCRUM-Japan GOZILA/MONSTAR-SCREEN projects evaluated clinical outcomes in 1049 patients with advanced BTC based on tumor molecular profiling and matched treatment selection.
By Binbin Zheng-Lin, Taro Shibuki, Heidi E. Kosiorek, Oluseyi Abidoye, Cody Eslinger, Yasuyuki Kawamoto, Ryne C. Ramaker, Shinji Itoh, Tadayoshi Hashimoto, Takao Fujisawa, Mitsuho Imai, Angelo Pirozzi, Celine Hoyek, Mohamad B. Sonbol, Christina Wu, Nguyen Tran, Hani M Babiker, Lewis Roberts, Ashley Moyer, Yoshiaki Nakamura, Hideaki Bando, Takayuki Yoshino, Makoto Ueno, Chigusa Morizane, Daniel Ahn, Mitesh J. Borad, John Strickler, Masafumi Ikeda, Tanios S Bekaii-Saab, Madhuri Gottam
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U.S. Treasury and FinCEN signal intensified fraud enforcement and new whistleblower incentives
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have recently announced a series of measures underscoring a renewed and coordinated federal focus on combating fraud, waste, and abuse in federal programs. These priorities align with broader AML/CFT policy objectives and reinforce expectations that financial institutions maintain robust monitoring systems and promptly report suspicious activity.
The association between preoperative ROTEM-assessed hypercoagulability and postoperative pulmonary embolism in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC: a single-site Bayesian analysis
Research ArticleArticles in Press111778Open access Affiliations & Notes 1University of New South Wales Sydney, St George and Sutherland Clinical Campus 2Department of Anaesthesia, St George Hospital, Kogarah, Sydney, Australia 3Department of Surgery, St George Hospital, Kogarah, Sydney, Australia Article Info Publication History: Received October 28, 2025; Revised February 4, 2026; Accepted March 26, 2026; Published online March 26, 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2026.111778 External LinkAlso...
Strengthening regional ties: Opportunities in investment, energy transition, and AI under the South Korea-Singapore partnership
Introduction Amid growing geopolitical tensions, energy supply disruptions, and increasing fragmentation in global trade, regional partnerships have become strategically important. Against this backdrop, Singapore and South Korea are strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation across trade, energy transition, and AI. Singapore and South Korea presently rank among each other’s top 10 trading partners.
Investigations and enforcement trends: Top takeaways for Q1 2026
We recently gathered a group of regulatory attorneys from across Reed Smith to provide a rundown of the key trends to watch for in Q1 2026. If you missed the webinar, you can access the recording on demand. Please see a short summary of our top takeaways below and watch for an invitation to the next installment of this quarterly webinar series.
Investigations and enforcement trends: Top takeaways for Q1 2026
Please see a short summary of our top takeaways below and watch for an invitation to the next installment of this quarterly webinar series. We hope you can join us! • The 2026 Manual expressly states that it “will be updated and posted on an annual basis,” replacing the prior approach of “periodic” revisions (with the last one being done in 2017).
DOJ announces Trade Fraud Task Force with Chicago as lead prosecutorial partner
On February 24, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois will serve as a lead prosecutorial partner on the newly created Trade Fraud Task Force. This development is yet another step in the increase in federal enforcement against trade fraud and customs violations.
The Criminal Tariff Enforcement Wave Is Coming
Law.com Subscribers SAVE 30% Call 855-808-4530 or email [email protected] to receive your discount on a new subscription. Page printed from: https://www.lawjournalnewsletters.com/2026/01/01/the-criminal-tariff-enforcement-wave-is-coming/ Business Crimes BulletinWhite Collar CrimeForeign Corrupt Practices ActInternational LawRegulationFeatures Companies should mark their calendars now — expect criminal tariff evasion cases in 2026.
Response to DNA-damaging agents and PARP inhibitors in ATM mutated metastatic colorectal cancer: case series
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A Coming Wave: DOJ Is Poised to Bring Scale Up Tariff-Evasion Criminal Prosecutions in 2026
Companies should mark their calendars now—expect criminal tariff evasion cases in 2026. The Trump Administration has made clear that tariffs are a priority, and Acting Attorney General Matt Galeotti listed trade fraud, including tariff evasion, as among the Department’s highest white-collar priorities. See Memo re: Focus, Fairness, and Efficiency in the Fight Against White-Collar Crime, AAG Matthew R. Galeotti, May 12, 2025.
A Phase 1 study of the novel GCN2 kinase activator NXP800 in patients with advanced cholangiocarcinoma
ABSTRACT Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a malignancy associated with poor clinical outcomes, primarily due to the advanced stage of most tumors at diagnosis and the limited response to systemic, targeted, and immunotherapies. Thus, novel therapeutic approaches will be required to improve the outcomes for patients with CCA.
UPDATE: Fourth Circuit reinstates DEI executive orders pending appeal
In our prior post, we reported that on February 21, 2025, a Maryland federal judge had issued a nationwide preliminary injunction temporarily blocking the key provisions of President Trump’s DEI-related Executive Orders (EOs). That judge later refused to stay the preliminary injunction, despite the Trump administration’s request, and clarified that the preliminary injunction applied to all federal agencies, not only those named as defendants in the lawsuit.
Delfi Launches Free Risk Management Solution: Delfi Essentials
Delfi, a machine-learning risk management platform for financial institutions, announced the launch of Delfi Essentials, a new free service designed to give all U.S. financial institutions easily accessible balance sheet and risk management decision-making technology historically available only to the largest banks. Delfi Essentials delivers value through enabling rapid decision-making for balance sheet composition and management.
Court clarifies that DEI executive orders are temporarily blocked for all federal agencies
In the early days of his second term, President Trump issued a series of executive orders (EO) that were aimed at reshaping the landscape of both federal and private sector policies. Two specifically targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives: EO 14151, “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing,” directs the termination of all DEI-related mandates, policies, programs, preferences, and activities within federal agencies.
Sequential Treatment with Regorafenib and Trifluridine/Tipiracil ± Bevacizumab in Refractory Metastatic Colorectal Cancer in Community Clinical Practice in the USA
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Court clarifies that DEI executive orders are temporarily blocked for all federal agencies
In the early days of his second term, President Trump issued a series of executive orders (EO) that were aimed at reshaping the landscape of both federal and private sector policies. Two specifically targeted diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives: EO 14151, “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing,” directs the termination of all DEI-related mandates, policies, programs, preferences, and activities within federal agencies.
Rethinking Bank ALM as a Strategic Decision
In today’s banking landscape, asset/liability management (ALM) is too often seen solely as a risk mitigation function. While managing risk is critical — especially considering events like the Silicon Valley Bank failure — the true essence of excellent banking lies in balancing risk with margin enhancement. This challenge should be at the heart of every asset/liability committee (ALCO).
A Long Awaited Bribery Case Will Proceed to Trial Despite FCPA Pause
On February 21, 2025, prosecutors told a New Jersey federal court that they will proceed to trial next month against two former technology company executives accused of bribery under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”).
Road map to mitigate risk in response to DOJ's new DEI enforcement initiative
(February 24, 2025) - Reed Smith LLP partners Daniel Ahn, Emily Harbison, Kendra Perkins Norwood and Rizwan Qureshi discuss what Attorney General Pam Bondi's memorandum on ending diversity preferences means, how it may be enforced and what is exempted from enforcement.
Circulating Tumor DNA Testing for Minimal Residual Disease and Its Application in Colorectal Cancer
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The Fifth Circuit Limits OFAC's Ability To Sanction Crypto Transactions
On November 26, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit unanimously ruled that the Office of Foreign Assets Control ("OFAC") had exceeded its statutory authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ("IEEPA") by placing Tornado Cash and its "immutable smart contracts" on the list of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons ("SDN"). The Van Loon v.
Election Aftermath: Key Takeaways
RS Reed Smith More We recently gathered a group of attorneys from across Reed Smith to provide an overview of key changes we expect to see within the regulatory landscape following the U.S. presidential election. United States Government, Public Sector
Onvansertib in Combination With Chemotherapy and Bevacizumab in Second-Line Treatment of KRAS-Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: A Single-Arm, Phase II Trial | Journal of Clinical Oncology
The following represents disclosure information provided by authors of this manuscript. All relationships are considered compensated unless otherwise noted. Relationships are self-held unless noted. I = Immediate Family Member, Inst = My Institution. Relationships may not relate to the subject matter of this manuscript. For more information about ASCO's conflict of interest policy, please refer to www.asco.org/rwc or ascopubs.org/jco/authors/author-center.
SEC Enforcement Newsletter: Q3 2024
It's no secret that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC or Commission) enforcement agenda is aggressive, with reports of record-breaking penalties and claims by some that the SEC is regulating by enforcement rather than providing regulated financial institutions with the clarity they need to comply with the agency's evolving standards.
SEC Enforcement Newsletter: Q3 2024
It’s no secret that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC or Commission) enforcement agenda is aggressive, with reports of record-breaking penalties and claims by some that the SEC is regulating by enforcement rather than providing regulated financial institutions with the clarity they need to comply with the agency’s evolving standards.
Advanced HCC: Key Takeaways
Advanced HCC: Key Takeaways Key opinion leaders summarize essential takeaways and highlight unmet needs in the hepatocellular carcinoma treatment landscape. What are some key takeaways from this analysis? What are some clinical pearls you wish to offer your community colleagues who are considering treating their patients with atezo + bev? (EGD consideration, etc) What are some unmet needs in the treatment of advanced HCC?
CheckMate 9DW: Overview
The panel reviews the CheckMate 9DW study design and evaluates its safety data.
The DOJ Criminal Division releases a revised Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, emphasizing emerging technologies and data analytics
Earlier today, Monday, September 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) Criminal Division issued a revised Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs document (the "Updated ECCP"). The Updated ECCP is designed to assist prosecutors in evaluating the effectiveness of a corporation’s compliance program, and the role it should play in determining the appropriate form of any resolution or prosecution.
Investigations And Enforcement Trends: Top Takeaways For Q3 2024
RS Reed Smith More We recently gathered a group of regulatory attorneys from across Reed Smith to provide a rundown of the key trends to watch for in Q3 2024 – if you missed the webinar, you can access the recording on demand. United States Corporate/Commercial Law
AE Management with Atezolizumab + Bevacizumab
September 16, 2024 By Key opinion leaders examine IMbrave 150 data stratified by baseline varices and compare outcomes between patients with Child-Pugh A and B. Video content above is prompted by the following: Please share your thoughts on the data based on baseline varices from IMbrave 150. Concerning safety data, is this in line with you what you see in practice for the vp4 and baseline varices? How do you currently manage AEs seen in practice?
Vp4 and Baseline Varices Data in IMbrave 150: Clinical Implications
Medical experts analyze the exploratory efficacy and safety results for patients with portal vein invasion (Vp4), addressing the challenges in treating this subgroup.
Using Atezolizumab + Bevacizumab in Practice
Key opinion leaders share their impressions of the IMBrave150 trial data and discuss their real-world clinical experiences using atezolizumab plus bevacizumab in practice.
IMbrave 150: Patient Characteristics
The panel analyzes how patient characteristics from the IMbrave 150 trial compare to those in other hepatocellular carcinoma studies.
IMbrave 150: Overview
Medical experts specializing in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) provide a detailed analysis of the IMbrave 150 study design.
HIMALAYA: Study Design and Key Outcomes
The panel of medical experts examines the HIMALAYA study design and its associated outcomes.
Advanced HCC: Current Treatment Landscape
Key opinion leaders explore treatment strategies, sequencing, and current challenges within the treatment landscape. Video content above is prompted by the following: • What are your current treatment strategies? • How do you decide what’s the best treatment option? • What are the current challenges in this space?
Regulatory Enforcement After Loper Bright: A Case Example
In a recent case, the D.C. Circuit showed us how the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo could affect a swath of regulatory enforcement matters. The case is Amazon Services v. U.S. Department of Agriculture, No. 22-1052 (July 26, 2024). There, a set of federal statutes authorized the Department of Agriculture to penalize companies that "aid, abet, cause, or induce" the unlawful importation of certain products.
Key Takeaways on the Clinical Utility of ctDNA in Colorectal Cancer
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DYNAMIC Clinical Trial: ctDNA Guiding Adjuvant Therapy in Stage II Colorectal Cancer
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Is Clearance of ctDNA an Acceptable Surrogate End Point?
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Frequency of ctDNA Testing and Future Directions in Detecting MRD
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