Whistleblowers, competitors, and others are exploring the use of the FCA and US Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) e-Allegations portal to challenge and pursue alleged tariff evasion. CBP is expanding its staffing and DOJ is redeploying veteran white-collar prosecutors, expanding qui tam incentives for insiders, and deepening its data-analytics partnership with CBP — all of which signal that companies importing goods are facing unprecedented criminal and civil liability risks.

To help you navigate this new environment, we have gathered a cross-practice team to share key insights and outline practical steps and strategies to minimize risk.

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