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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....
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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,” […]
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...
Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP is pleased to welcome C.B. Rome to the firm. C.B. focuses her practice on representing companies and executives in internal and government-facing investigations, white collar defense...
We are proud to announce that Bienert Katzman Littrell Williams LLP achieved national tiered rankings in three practice areas and regional distinctions in seven practice areas in the 2026 Best Law Firms® list. This year...
On October 28, 2025, following a five-week federal criminal jury trial in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, Bienert Kazman Littrell Williams LLP successfully secured its client a...