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As champions of the accused and haters of tyranny, we celebrate any vindication of the constitutional rights of the individual, especially when it comes from the Supreme Court. In that spirit, see Justice Kagan’s typically...
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Fortenberry & Abouammo: Neither materiality nor intended effects determine venue
As champions of the accused and haters of tyranny, we celebrate any vindication of the constitutional rights of the individual, especially when it comes from the Supreme Court. In that spirit, see Justice Kagan’s typically thoughtful opinion yesterday for a unanimous Supreme Court in Abouammo v. United States, a breeze […]
Chambers USA 2026 recognizes BKLW and partners Bernstein, Bienert, and Littrell
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce that the firm, Whitney Z. Bernstein, Thomas H. Bienert, Jr., and John L. Littrell have been recognized in the Chambers USA 2026 guide, one of the legal profession’s most respected independent ranking publications. This year’s rankings reflect meaningful upward movement for both […]
DOJ signals stronger, faster enforcement of benefits fraud under False Claims Act
On May 27, 2026, the United States Department of Justice, Civil Division, (“DOJ”) issued a memorandum outlining concrete steps the DOJ is taking to prioritize False Claims Act (“FCA”) enforcement in cases involving fraud against federally funded benefits programs. The memo, “Accelerating Review and Enhancing Enforcement in Benefits Fraud Matters,” […]
A Quarter Century of Expanding Access Cornell University celebrated 25 years of expanding access to education through the Cornell Prison Education Program (CPEP) with a panel discussion titled “A Cornell Degree in Prison:...
On May 27, 2026, the United States Department of Justice, Civil Division, (“DOJ”) issued a memorandum outlining concrete steps the DOJ is taking to prioritize False Claims Act (“FCA”) enforcement in cases involving...
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce that the firm, Whitney Z. Bernstein, Thomas H. Bienert, Jr., and John L. Littrell have been recognized in the Chambers USA 2026 guide, one of the legal...
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is pleased to welcome Bo Griffith to our team. Bo joins us with a distinguished background in federal criminal defense, military justice, and complex litigation. Most recently, Bo...
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce that our founder and partner, Thomas H. Bienert, Jr., has been selected as a Leading Commercial Litigator for 2026 by the Daily Journal, California’s premier legal...
On February 24, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission released an updated Enforcement Manual—its first comprehensive revision since 2017. Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP has analyzed the changes in detail to...
In an opinion issued February 17, 2026, Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York ruled that communications between a criminal defendant and a generative AI platform not directed by counsel are not protected by...
Eight BKLW attorneys selected as 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers®, Super Lawyers® Rising Star
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce that seven of our attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers® list. This prestigious recognition is reserved for the top 5% of...