Cardiovascular genetic testing is a rapidly-growing, and extremely valuable, area of modern medicine. Providers seeking to offer these services to their patients must prioritize billing compliance in order to avoid recoupments, pre-payment review, and other penalties for health care fraud....Read More
Introduction Various countries are governed by treaty law and international conventions when it comes to transferring prisoners. The first step before proceeding with any international prison transfer request is to determine whether the two countries at issue are both parties...Read More
Healthcare Fraud Recent Trends Fraudulent billing schemes are a top priority for the Department of Justice (“DOJ”). The DOJ has increased its prosecution efforts to police fraudulent billing practices either by initiating its own investigations or working with private parties...Read More
Banks and other financial institutions are heavily regulated by the U.S. government. Defrauding a bank or financial institution is a serious federal offense with significant potential consequences. Federal bank fraud cases are prosecuted under 18 U.S.C. 1344, which states that...Read More
If your company receives notice that it has been named in a lawsuit, it can be an unnerving experience. Although never an ideal situation, defending a lawsuit is often an inevitable occurrence for most companies. The steps your company takes...Read More
Running a business is difficult you’re required to make strategic decisions every day that impact your company’s operation, profitability, and public image. Though not usually on the forefront of your mind, these strategic decisions must take into account how you...Read More
Recently, due to the Coronavirus outbreak, we have been testimonies of a new situation where new frauds and new laws have been announced. On March 18th, the President of the United States, Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order allowing...Read More
The new Coronavirus outbreak is having a huge impact on everyone’s lives, throughout the world. Apart from changes in the lifestyle, in economics, and the introduction of new norms, the novel COVID-19 pandemic is also affecting the way many people...Read More
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was unforeseeable, and this fact has presented numerous challenges for companies worldwide. Learn what you need to know if your company needs to invoke a force majeure clause in order to avoid liability for contractual...Read More
The U.S. Attorney’s Office has broad power to use the federal grand jury process for investigative purposes. As stated by the U.S. Supreme Court in United States v. Morton Salt Co. (1950), the grand jury (can investigate merely on suspicion...Read More
