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Joe Mueller is a litigator and former federal and state enforcement attorney who handles complex government investigations, high-stakes civil litigation, and sensitive internal investigations. He has particular experience with consumer protection issues and advises companies on compliance and regulatory risk, helping clients stay ahead of legal and enforcement exposure.

On October 1, 2026, the Department of Justice issued Directive 26-12, a memorandum to all Fraud Division personnel regarding corporate enforcement. The directive outlines corporate enforcement priorities, steps to ensure corporate investigations and enforcement actions are treated consistently, and measures to incentivize whistleblowers and corporations to voluntarily disclose improper conduct.

Enforcement Priorities

The directive…

Tracking the Decision’s Impact by Looking at a Recent Bankruptcy Court Opinion on Enforcing the Automatic Stay Without a Jury Trial

A recent Supreme Court case has brought a long-standing question in bankruptcy practice back to the fore: When do parties have the right to a jury trial? In the summer of 2024, the Supreme…