DOJ Enforcement in 2026: What General Counsel Need to Know

As enforcement priorities continue to evolve, Fox Rothschild will examine the Department of Justice’s 2026 agenda with a particular focus on white-collar crime. We will explore how shifting federal and state enforcement strategies affect corporate risk and outline practical steps general counsel can take to maintain compliance, mitigate exposure, and protect their organizations.

Key themes include:

• The Administration’s more business-friendly approach to enforcement, including the expansion of corporate self-disclosure programs
• Shifts in federal enforcement priorities, such as increased emphasis on tariff collections, transnational criminal organizations, and immigration-related fraud
• A reduced focus on IRS-initiated tax enforcement, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) matters, and other traditional areas of corporate enforcement
• Expanded use of the False Claims Act, along with heightened scrutiny of Medicare participants and government contractors
• Increased enforcement activity at the state level, including a review of New York State regulators’ priorities and the potential impact of new state policies on businesses
• Strategic considerations and practical use of the First Step Act when negotiating plea agreements in federal criminal matters