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
DOJ Seizes Websites Related to DDoS Attacks, Files Computer Fraud Charges
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in tandem with international law enforcement agencies from Europe, have seized dozens of websites pursuant to a court order. The federal agencies have also charged six people with crimes related to the use of those websites...
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Kentucky AG Investigation Into ESG-Related Investment Practices Reflects Emerging Trend
On November 14, 2022, the Kentucky Attorney General's Office announced an investigation "into alleged violations of Kentucky's consumer protection laws related to ESG (environmental, social, governance) investment practices of The Vanguard Group, Inc. . . . and State Street Bank." The announcement indicates that the Attorney General's Office sent civil...
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BLM Mining Violations
Violations of U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Mining Requirements Can Lead to Substantial Penalties The ability for private citizens and businesses to mine on public land dates back to the enactment of the federal Mining Law of 1872. However, this ability is subject to several limitations and restrictions, and...
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4 Common Mistakes When Creating a Corrective Action Plan
Healthcare companies that have been found to be in noncompliance with their billing systems are often required to create and implement a Corrective Action Plan in order to continue to work with the private insurer or the public healthcare program that initiated the investigation. The fact that it is up...
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What Happens After an Indictment?
In many ways, a federal criminal indictment represents the end of one process and the start of another. The government's investigation is over, and now the focus shifts to preparing for—and winning—in court. But, even after an indictment, it is still possible to favorably resolve the defendant's case prior to...
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5 Keys to Selecting the Best DFARS Compliant Cybersecurity Firm
Federal contractors who deal with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) have to comply with the rigid cybersecurity demands of the Defense Acquisition Federal Regulation Supplement (DFARS). These regulations, found at 48 CFR Chapter 2, amended and updated the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), which apply to government contractors. Contracting with...
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The U.S. Supreme Court Just Overturned Two Doctors’ Opioid Convictions. What Does This Mean for You?
In a notable decision for doctors who prescribe opioid medications to their patients, the U.S. Supreme Court recently overturned the convictions of two doctors who were charged with illegally dispensing opioids—potentially filling hundreds of thousands of unlawful prescriptions between 2011 and 2015. The Supreme Court's decision in Ruan v. United...
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U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Targets Podiatrists for Alleged Foot Bath Schemes
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently targeted multiple podiatrists suspected of defrauding Medicare and other healthcare benefit programs. Each case has involved allegations of operating an unlawful “foot bath scheme” with medically unnecessary treatments that are not eligible for reimbursement. It seems that podiatrists are now squarely within...
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What Happens At An SEC Interview?
If the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating you or your company, you may receive a request to sit for an interview. While meeting with SEC agents and putting the facts on the table can be helpful in some cases, it can also be dangerous if you don't...
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What Happens During an IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS CI) Interview? Tips for Tax Preparers
The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation division (IRS CI) is responsible for investigating suspected federal tax crimes. If IRS CI has reason to believe that you, as a tax preparer, have aided your clients in violating the Internal Revenue Code, Bank Secrecy Act, or any of the multitude of other...
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