Facing federal criminal charges can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life. The penalties you may face if you are convicted of federal crimes are harsh and long-lasting. Depending on the nature of the crime, you could potentially spend decades in prison, be forced to pay huge fines and suffer…
Critical Asset Protection Information for Property Owners If a federal agency accuses you of criminal activity, it may try to seize your assets administratively without involving the court system. This process is known as federal administrative asset forfeiture. As a property owner, you have important due process rights that must…
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Fraud Cases For many Americans, the Paycheck Protection Program was a lifeline during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many business owners were struggling to stay afloat. Millions of workers feared that their next paycheck would be their last. The federal government came to the…
Controlled Substances and DEA Regulations Controlled substances are classified into five schedules according to their potential for abuse, medical usefulness, and safety. Pharmacies must obtain a license from the DEA in order to dispense controlled substances, which are also subject to other regulations. In addition, pharmacies and pharmacists must comply…
What is Healthcare Fraud? Definition and Overview Healthcare fraud is a kind of white collar crime that entails putting in false medical claims in order to get payments from a health plan. Health care fraud affects everyone and causes tens of billions of dollars in losses each year. Pursuant to…