Anne M. Voigts

Prevailed on appeal in false advertising case brought against major consumer goods company. Succeeded in obtaining reversal of wire fraud conspiracy conviction against small business owner. Prevailed on issue of first impression regarding Pregnancy Discrimination Act on behalf of major retailer. Successfully obtained review of Rule 23(f) petition and subsequent vacatur of class certification order for failure to consider issue of first impression regarding class certification and personal jurisdiction. Successfully defended on appeal dismissal of majority of alleged misrepresentations in putative securities fraud suit with remaining allegations dismissed on remand. Successfully defended on appeal dismissal of putative class action against a major airline arising out of hacking incident on preemption and sufficiency of the pleading grounds. Obtained complete dismissal of claims against online retailer based on ransomware incident. Obtained dismissal of privacy-based claims based on use of Pixel technology against company. Obtained dismissal of privacy-based claims in suits based on use of third-party fraud-prevention vendors. Successfully defended on appeal the conviction of a pharmaceutical company’s CEO for statements made in a press release about the results of a clinical study. Won reversal of the district court’s order granting a new trial to a lawyer convicted of money laundering. Successfully defended on appeal defendant’s convictions and sentence on wire fraud charges arising out of a multimillion-dollar international investment fraud scheme. Successfully defended on appeal the racketeering convictions and sentences of three leaders of the Aryan Brotherhood prison gang.

Prosecutors have repeatedly tested the boundaries of what constitutes wire or mail fraud, advancing aggressive and novel theories. In response, the US Supreme Court and lower courts have repeatedly held that these statutes have more limited application, without necessarily clarifying where the lines should be drawn. The terms of the mail fraud and wire fraud laws have applied to a wide range of offenders, from enterprises selling worthless distributorships to professionals devising plans to inflate medical expenses or politicians accepting bribes. And more recently, the Department of Justice used the wire fraud statute, which dates back to the 1800s, to regulate cryptocurrency. While courts continue to grapple with the scope of those statutes and their application to novel facts, the upcoming Kousisis and Alpha Painting & Construction Co. v. United States, slated for Supreme Court oral argument Dec. 9, may further clarify the limits of wire or mail fraud. We explore how the statutes are currently understood, the cases that have shaped this legal discourse, and how Kousisis might further shape the parameters for prosecuting fraud.

A U.S. District Court has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction barring enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and staying the January 1, 2025 compliance deadline.

January 1, 2025, marked the start of a series of significant AI laws going into effect in California. California’s 18 new AI laws represent a significant step toward regulating this space, establishing requirements regarding deepfake technology, AI transparency, data privacy and use of AI in the health care arena. These laws reinforce the state’s desire to be a pioneer in this space. This article provides a detailed look at the enacted legislation, addresses compliance timelines and serves as a guide for businesses as they navigate compliance with California’s evolving AI landscape.

Join White Collar Litigation partners Adam Goldberg, Mark Krotoski, Anne Voigts and Christoffer Lee for an insightful discussion on recent legal developments shaping enforcement and regulatory landscapes in Northern California and beyond.