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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...
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SEC Enforcement Manual 2026: Key Updates for Individuals Facing SEC Investigations and Whistleblowers
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 identify the developments most relevant to individuals and entities facing SEC scrutiny and to whistleblowers considering reporting potential securities […]
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 attorneys in the region each year. Super Lawyers® identifies outstanding lawyers across more than 70 […]
AI and Privilege: What United States v. Heppner Means for Clients Facing Federal Investigation
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 the attorney-client privilege or the work product doctrine. The ruling in United States […]
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...
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce that partner Ryan V. Fraser has been selected by Doyle’s Guide as a Recommended White Collar Crime & Regulatory Investigations lawyer in Los Angeles for 2026....
The intersection of California’s Public Records Act (“PRA”)and record-retention statutes is generating significant legal developments. On January 15, 2026, the California Supreme Court decided City of Gilroy v....
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce the elevation of Ryan V. Fraser to the firm’s partnership. Ryan’s promotion reflects his outstanding advocacy, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the...
In today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape, nonprofits, private foundations, and sanctuary cities find themselves facing unprecedented scrutiny from federal authorities. In a timely and insightful article published in...
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is happy to announce that partner Whitney Z. Bernstein has been named one of the Daily Journal’s 2025 Top White Collar Lawyers, a prestigious recognition from California’s leading...
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is proud to announce that partners Tony Bisconti and Reuben Camper Cahn have been selected to serve as Lawyer Representatives for the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, representing the...