Polsinelli’s Government Investigations team is highly qualified to quickly and effectively help companies and individuals respond to and defend against civil, criminal and regulatory government actions. Many of our attorneys are former federal prosecutors with specific experience.

Our team takes the guesswork out of navigating investigations involving the government. Clients seek out our team’s counsel at all stages of their interactions with government agencies, whether a client needs help responding to a subpoena or civil investigative demand, a comprehensive internal investigation, preemptive counsel on a compliance program, or a trial lawyer to defend against allegations of white-collar crimes. Our team has experience with governmental entities, including the Department of Justice, SEC, Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, EPA and States’ Attorney General Offices.

Knowing that government investigations can become the subject of intense public scrutiny, our team strives to conduct discreet, thorough investigations, while simultaneously strengthening compliance structures to avoid similar investigations in the future.

Our goal is to minimize the impact these government inquiries have on the business or individual. However, when government investigations lead to prosecution, our attorneys are trial veterans prepared to defend clients in court with the same dedication and discipline with which we conduct investigations. We have tried cases in many federal districts and multiple state courts throughout the United States.

Polsinelli’s Government Investigations team is skilled at counseling clients in a variety of areas and industries, including:

  • False Claims Act Defense
  • Health Care Fraud & Abuse Compliance
  • Telehealth Enforcement & Compliance
  • Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) Investigations
  • Corporate Internal Investigations
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Antitrust Investigations
  • Government Contracting
  • SEC Enforcement
  • Data Privacy & Security Investigations
  • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act & Public Corruption Investigations
  • Public Corruption
  • Anti-Money Laundering & Sanctions Investigations
  • Environmental Crimes
  • Congressional Investigations
  • Crisis Management

Our recent rankings include:

  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in Arizona, Georgia and Washington
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90 Days, 10%: IRS Opens New Easement Settlement Window
Key Takeaways: The IRS has opened a limited settlement window for eligible conservation and historic preservation easement disputes, with a reduced 10% gross valuation misstatement penalty available during the first 90 days. The initiative applies only to partnerships that receive individualized settlement letters from the IRS. The new program offers substantially more favorable terms than the 40% penalty the IRS has frequently pursued in syndicated easement litigation. Partnerships that miss the initial 90-day window may face a higher 20% penalty and less favorable settlement treatment after 135 days. Partnerships, investors and representatives should review any IRS settlement correspondence promptly and evaluate whether participation makes sense under the circumstances. The IRS has announced a new time-limited settlement opportunity for eligible conservation easement and historic preservation
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IRS Opens the Door on Syndicated Easement Settlements: Limited Time Offers Coming
Key Takeaways The IRS announced it will soon release settlement terms for certain syndicated conservation and historic preservation easement disputes under Section 170(h). The initiative is expected to provide a limited-time opportunity to resolve pending matters with greater tax certainty. The settlement initiative signals a continued IRS enforcement focus on syndicated easement transactions despite offering a potential path to resolution. Recent Tax Court decisions continue to reflect close scrutiny of valuation positions, technical compliance and penalties. Partnerships and investors should begin reviewing procedural posture, governance requirements and supporting documentation before settlement offers are issued. Early preparation may be important because the IRS is expected to provide a limited response window. In a May 6 announcement, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) stated it will soon
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