Mark A. Rush

Represented a nuclear energy company in an investigation alleging violation of the environmental laws including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The investigation commenced with the two-day execution of a search warrant along with a Grand Jury Subpoena. Following an internal investigation, a presentation was made to the US Attorney’s Office. The US Attorney declined to prosecute the matter.

Represented a publicly traded energy company in two, multiyear, Pennsylvania statewide grand jury investigations by the PA Office of Attorney General alleging violation of environmental statutes. An internal investigation was conducted, and presentations were made to the Attorney General’s office. The matter was resolved by the entry of 23 misdemeanor nolo contendere corporate pleas. No individuals were charged

Represented a publicly traded midstream company in the Marcellus and Utica Shale plays in a two-year investigation of alleged violations of the Clean Air Act. The investigation commenced with the execution of a dawn raid pursuant to a search warrant. The grand jury subpoenaed numerous records both hard copy and ESI. Employees were interviewed. A parallel civil investigation was undertaken along with an OSHA inspection. Following an internal investigation which involved the retention of experts, presentations were made to the government. Although a draft indictment was presented to the company, the US Attorney ultimately declined to prosecute the matter

Special counsel to the Chair of the Pennsylvania House Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order. Conducted an investigation into law enforcement and prosecutions in the City of Philadelphia through the issuance of subpoenas, interviews, and testimony related to allegations that the District Attorney was not enforcing the law

Represented a large university medical center in a FCA investigation and lawsuit alleging resident-attending supervision issues. The government declined to intervene. The matter was ultimately resolved through a settlement agreement

Represented an applied scientific research and development company for the defense industry in a four-year grand jury investigation which involved corruption allegations at the highest ranks of the military and Congress. Two search warrants were executed, and vast volumes of hard copy documents and ESI were produced. Ultimately the US Attorney declined prosecution

Represented a financial services company in a five-year-long AML international investigation conducted by the DOJ (specifically, the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section / Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, four US Attorney Offices, the Federal Trade Commission, and a Multistate Attorneys General Executive Committee. Federal and state allegations against the client included money laundering, consumer fraud, and compliance issues that involved over 10 foreign countries and hundreds of independent client locations and contractors. Ultimately, all federal claims were settled under a Deferred Prosecution Agreement for US$586 million, and all state claims were settled under a separate US$5 million agreement

Represented a publicly traded specialty metal manufacturer in a federal criminal investigation alleging violations of DOT regulations related to the shipment of hazardous materials. After an internal investigation and presentation to the environmental crime section at DOJ, the government declined prosecution

Represented a publicly traded telecommunications company involving government contracts and allegations of bribery during a 2+ year federal grand jury investigation. Allegations involved the Veteran’s Administration and NYPD. Issues included an internal investigation, forensic accounting, corporate accounting controls, compliance, and employee terminations. Although individuals were indicted, the SDNY declined prosecution of the company