Bethanie Livernois

Bethanie Livernois is a senior attorney in the Government Enforcement & Investigations Practice Group.

Bethanie has developed and overseen key investigation and auditing strategies, with an emphasis on company investigation procedures and outcomes, diversion risks, and training programs. She has also represented individuals and companies in government investigations and subsequent litigation, helping them navigate the global regulatory landscape.

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Building an AI Governance Program That Satisfies Both DOJ and SEC Compliance Expectations

By Bethanie Livernois & Andrew Bastnagel on August 31, 2026

Posted in Compliance, Corporate Criminal Enforcement, Coverage for Emerging Technologies, DOJ Announcements, Enforcement, SEC

When conducting investigations or determining whether to bring charges, the Department of Justice (DOJ) evaluates whether a company’s AI governance prevents deliberate or reckless misuse that could violate criminal law. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) evaluates whether a company’s public statements about its AI capabilities are accurate and not misleading to investors. These are…

First Circuit Holds That Labs Can Generally Rely on a Doctor’s Order as Proof of Medical Necessity Under the False Claims Act

By Sarah Q. Wirskye, Bethanie Livernois & Lexie Alexander on January 20, 2026

Posted in Compliance, False Claims Act, Healthcare

Addressing an issue of first impression, the First Circuit has clarified the burden to satisfy the knowledge element required in False Claims Act (FCA) cases in the context of laboratory testing and Medicare fraud. The Medicare Act permits reimbursement of diagnostic laboratory tests only if they are “reasonable and necessary” for diagnosis or treatment of…

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Bethanie Livernois

Building an AI Governance Program That Satisfies Both DOJ and SEC Compliance Expectations

First Circuit Holds That Labs Can Generally Rely on a Doctor’s Order as Proof of Medical Necessity Under the False Claims Act

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