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M. Cole Davidson

Photo of M. Cole Davidson Cole focuses his practice on government investigations and white collar defense. He represents clients in connection with criminal investigations and civil enforcement matters.

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Creation of DOJ Fraud Division Signals Increased White-Collar Enforcement

By Brett Barnett, Edwin O. Childs, John Adams, Ryan Buchanan, Alex J. Brackett, Mindy Sauter, Michael J. Podberesky, Stephen Weiss, David Pivnick, Shalika Shah Kotiya, Brandi G. Howard, Jack White, M. Cole Davidson and Steven McCool on Fraud, Deception and False Claims
On Jan. 8, 2026, the White House announced the establishment of the DOJ’s Division for National Fraud Enforcement. The Trump administration stated that the new division will “combat the rampant and pervasive problem of fraud in the United States” and “enforce the Federal criminal and civil laws against fraud targeting Federal government programs, Federally funded… Continue Reading

Corporate Campaign Contributions Are a Crime, Independent Expenditures Legitimate: Sixth Circuit Explains the Difference

By M. Cole Davidson and Todd R. Steggerda on Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends, Government Contracts
The Sixth Circuit has upheld the felony conviction of a former state party chair for illegal campaign contributions by a corporation he owned, in a case that both serves as an important reminder of the prohibition on corporate contributions to federal campaigns and shows that the Justice Department may be stepping up criminal election law… Continue Reading

COVID-19 Fraud Surge: Criminal Enforcement of Pandemic-Related Fraud Reaches “Unprecedented Pace,” DOJ Warns

By Michael J. Podberesky and M. Cole Davidson on Enforcement and Prosecution Policy and Trends, Fraud, Deception and False Claims
While the spread of COVID-19 may finally be slowing, government enforcement of pandemic-related fraud is not. It is surging. And that may explain why you are hearing from the government more than usual, or will soon. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last week that it has now charged nearly 500 defendants with crimes… Continue Reading

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