Amanda S. Marshall
Former U.S. Attorney
(Local Counsel)
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
Roger Bach
Former Special
Agent
(OIG & DEA)
Joe Brown
Former U.S. Attorney
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
The Justice Department is Investigating Paycheck Protection Program Fraud—Is Your Business Safe?
Dr. Nick Oberheiden is a nationally recognized expert on PPP loan laws and has been seen on Forbes, CNBC and Fox Business. Speak with Dr. Oberheiden today for a free consultation at 888-680-1745. Thousands of businesses across the country have taken advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and relied...
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Defense of Charges Under the Defense Production Act During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently filed its first charges under the Defense Production Act in relation to the COVID-19 crisis. More similar cases will likely follow. On March 18, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order invoking the Defense Production Act (DPA) in response to the novel coronavirus...
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Laboratory Testing Fraud During the COVID-19 Crisis
The FBI and DOJ have begun targeting individuals and companies accused of hoarding PPE, selling fraudulent test kits, price gouging, and engaging in other fraudulent practices related to the COVID-19 crisis. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, some federal agencies are turning their focus to prosecuting individuals and companies...
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Nick Oberheiden on Newsy 4.20.20
During this interview on Newsy, Nick explains the coming litigation and also how hospitals are trying to correct course now. Nick Oberheiden on Newsy 4.20.20 from Annie Scranton on Vimeo. [our-team-block]
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Choosing the Best Texas Property Tax Loan Provider
Property tax, at its core, is a tax that property owners pay for the privilege of owning property. Local governments use the revenue from property taxes to pay for public services such as schools, libraries, and public transportation. Because property tax is a major source of revenue for many local...
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Domestic Military Intervention During the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic: Understanding the Implications of the Posse Comitatus Act
As the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on the United States deepens, questions are arising as to whether and to what extent the federal government can call upon the military to assist with the country's response and maintain order. On March 26, the total number of confirmed novel coronavirus...
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How the COVID-19 Crisis has Transformed into a National Security Matter
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presents unprecedented challenges for governments and businesses around the world. In the U.S., the pandemic has shed light on some fundamental national security concerns in the public and private sectors. In the wake of the 9/11 terror attacks, protecting the nation's security meant one thing:...
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What is Nationalization and How is It Relevant to the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic?
As the federal government weighs its options for responding to the novel coronavirus pandemic, questions regarding nationalization have come up in various contexts. So, what is nationalization, and what would it mean during (and after) the novel coronavirus pandemic? The novel coronavirus pandemic has impacted life in America in ways...
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Price Gouging Defense Update: State and Federal Authorities are Aggressively Targeting Price Gougers During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Attorney General's Offices around the country have announced that they will be aggressively targeting companies that attempt to price gouge healthcare providers and consumers during the COVID-19 outbreak. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have unprecedented effects on our nation's economy; and,...
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Federalization of the Federal Guard: The Implications of the National Defense Act During the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Under the National Defense Act and its amendments, the President has the authority to federalize the National Guard in times of crisis. The National Defense Act, ratified by Congress in May of 1916, allows for the federalization of state National Guards in the event of a national emergency. It was...
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