Government Inspections and Investigations
When you are facing inspections and enforcement actions brought by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Justice, and state regulators, our environmental team has the extensive experience you need. We regularly advise on compliance with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, TSCA, and other environmental statutes, and help clients respond to Notices of Violation, negotiate consent decrees, and develop corrective action plans.
Our team combines deep regulatory knowledge with litigation experience to help clients manage enforcement risks and resolve environmental disputes. We are recognized for our strategic approach to environmental investigations, including PFAS enforcement, multimedia audits, and citizen suit defense.
Our Services Include:
- Defense in EPA and state enforcement actions
- Internal investigations and voluntary disclosures
- Regulatory compliance counseling
- Negotiation of consent decrees and corrective action plans
- Representation in multimedia audits and inspections
- PFAS and TSCA enforcement defense
- Environmental due diligence and risk mitigation strategies
Contacts
Recent Government Inspections and Investigations Insights
February 27, 2026
Blogs
The SEC Enforcement Division Announces Significant Changes to Its Processes
These changes reflect a significant policy departure from the approach taken in prior administrations and signal a more selective method for determining how to deploy the agency’s limited resources. They also indicate a heightened commitment to considering the defense perspective before recommending that the Commission take enforcement action.
February 9, 2026
Foley Viewpoints
DOJ Creates New National Fraud Division
On January 8, 2026, the Trump Administration announced the creation of a new Department of Justice division focused on national fraud enforcement, signaling an anticipated expansion of federal fraud investigations and enforcement activity. The new division, the National Fraud Enforcement Division, is intended to enforce federal criminal and civil fraud laws affecting federal programs, federally funded benefits, businesses, nonprofits, and private citizens nationwide.