White-Collar Defense

The White-Collar Defense Blog highlights recent developments and analysis from white-collar cases around the country, including healthcare fraud, procurement fraud, cryptocurrency fraud, computer fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud, import fraud, insider trading, investment fraud, and money laundering.

Scott Armstrong 9/15/25 Scott Armstrong 9/15/25

Defending Against a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) Freezing Cryptocurrency Wallets

Defending against a TRO in crypto cases is complex. It involves a mix of federal civil procedure, digital asset tracing, constitutional protections, and evidentiary challenges. The following outline walks through key issues, defenses, and strategies for defending against a TRO levied against a crypto wallet that allegedly holds fraud proceeds.

Scott Armstrong 7/21/25 Scott Armstrong 7/21/25

Cryptocurrency Fraud Recovery: Pursuing a Legal Claim against a Cryptocurrency Exchange

This guide explains the legal framework, practical challenges, and procedural steps involved in suing a cryptocurrency exchange or financial institution for failing to prevent or address fraudulent transactions.

Scott Armstrong 7/7/25 Scott Armstrong 7/7/25

Bitcoin Treasury Companies: Fraud on the Horizon

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are Rising Fast — But So Are the Risks

Scott Armstrong 4/26/25 Scott Armstrong 4/26/25

DOJ Cryptocurrency Enforcement Memo: Shifting Priorities and Protecting “Retail Investors”

The 2025 DOJ cryptocurrency enforcement strategy took a major turn with the release of a memorandum from the Deputy Attorney General on April 7, 2025. The memo, titled Ending Regulation by Prosecution, outlines a new approach to investigations and prosecutions involving digital assets, signaling a sharp departure from the prior Administration’s enforcement priorities.