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
Coronavirus in the Workplace: What Do Employers Need to Know?
Companies of all sizes have obligations during the coronavirus pandemic. Here is what employers need to know in order to protect their employees and themselves. Individuals and businesses in the United States have suddenly and unexpectedly been thrust into a new normal. While the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will eventually be...
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What Can (and Should) Companies Do to Prepare for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
As the Impact of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic Continue to Broaden, Companies Must Ensure that They are Adequately Prepared The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is continuing proliferate across the United States and around the world; and, while local, state, and federal authorities are undertaking significant efforts to stop the spread of...
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The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Does it Mean for Employers?
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act has passed the House and is now making its way through the Senate. Here is what employers need to know. On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the "FFCRA") by a vote of 363-40. The...
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Coronavirus & SEC Disclosure
Do Publicly-Traded Companies Have a Duty to Disclose Coronavirus Cases Under SEC Rules? The coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves through the U.S. and global securities markets. The Dow Jones industrial average has plunged into its first bear market since the financial crisis of the late 2000s, and the federal government...
Read moreFDA Acknowledgement Form Concerning Violations of 21 U.S.C. Section 331
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been having doctors sign forms acknowledging that their prescription drug practices could violate 21 U.S.C. Section 331 and other federal laws. As a physician, you do your best to comply with the law, and the last thing you want to do...
Read moreFERC Investigations: What is an Order to Show Cause?
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has broad law enforcement authority under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct 2005). If your company is being targeted by FERC, your immediate priority should be to avoid an Order to Show Cause. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is the federal agency...
Read moreWhat Is the Worst-Case Scenario in a DEA Pharmacy Audit?
When the DEA Audits a Pharmacy, it has One Goal in Mind: To Uncover Any Statutory or Regulatory Violations So that They Can Be Penalized Appropriately. When agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) show up at your pharmacy and start asking questions, what is at risk? Is it...
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Risk Management in the Midst of the Coronavirus Outbreak: What Do Companies Need to Know?
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, the domestic and international risks for U.S. companies continue to grow. So, what do you need to know in order to minimize the immediate and long-term effects on your company’s bottom line? As of March 1, 2020, there have been two confirmed...
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Medical Billing Fraud Allegations Related to Sleep Apnea Implant Therapy
It has been more than 15 years since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved implant therapy as an alternative to continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) machines for the treatment of sleep apnea. Over the past decade and a half, this implant therapy, or implantable treatment, for sleep...
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What are the Penalties for Healthcare Fraud Under Federal Law?
Healthcare fraud is a federal offense that carries substantial civil and criminal penalties. Doctors, business owners, and others accused of healthcare fraud must engage experienced federal defense counsel in order to avoid practice-threatening consequences. Today, all healthcare providers are at risk for being targeted in federal investigations. Many non-providers are...
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