ILS Successfully Defends Public Company in U.S. Government Investigation, Securing Complete Relief from Heavy Fines

Recently, Innovative Legal Services (ILS) successfully assisted a well-known publicly listed company in responding to an unexpected internal investigation launched by the U.S. government. Led by Managing Attorney Richard Liu and Attorney Guiting Lu, the ILS team swiftly mitigated potential risks, enabling the company to avoid significant fines as well as all associated liabilities for both the company and its executives. With ILS’s effective representation, the company ultimately faced no financial penalties and reached a consensus with the relevant government agencies.

Since 2024, the company has experienced rapid growth. However, given the high-risk nature of its industry and targeted actions from former employees and competitors, it became a key focus of the government’s investigation.

During the process, U.S. authorities demanded extensive records from the company’s affiliates and suppliers. In response to these complex and stringent requests, ILS intervened immediately, formulating and executing a series of targeted strategies. These included narrowing the scope of the investigation, implementing immediate remedial measures, holding multiple in-depth discussions with government officials, and fully safeguarding company witnesses. As a result, ILS successfully secured consensus with the authorities, eliminating all fines and laying the foundation for a constructive working relationship going forward.

Under ILS’s strategic guidance, the company has now successfully concluded the government’s internal investigation. In addition, ILS assisted the client in strengthening its compliance program, optimizing internal processes, and improving its readiness for potential government audits. These measures provide comprehensive protection for the company’s continued development.

This success once again underscores ILS’s deep expertise and extensive practical experience in government investigations and compliance matters.

For inquiries regarding government investigations or compliance support, please contact the ILS team at contact@consultils.com. We are committed to providing strategic, efficient legal solutions that protect your business and reduce legal exposure.

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As Managing Partner at ILS, Richard Liu ranks among the leading U.S. attorneys in corporate, employment, and regulatory law. He is known for crafting legal strategies aligned with clients’ business objectives and advising Fortune 500 companies, startups, and executives on corporate transactions, financing, privacy, and employment matters across the technology, healthcare, and financial sectors.

Before founding ILS, Richard practiced at top defense firms, where he developed a reputation for anticipating risks and designing strategies that balance protection with growth. He has secured favorable outcomes in contract and intellectual property disputes, represented clients in state and federal courts, and is recognized for combining large-firm expertise with boutique-firm agility. Richard is also a frequent speaker at industry and legal conferences.

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