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
What Should I Do When the FBI Raids My Office?
Call the Federal Defense Law Firm of Oberheiden P.C. Today: We Defend Clients Nationally Against Search Warrants. Search warrants are emotionally intense and among the scariest events a business owner can possibly experience. When this happens to you, you need attorneys that are calm, organized, well-experienced and who can instantly...
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The DEA is Targeting Oral Surgeons for “Black Bagging” and Other Registration-Related Offenses
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and its Diversion Control Division in particular, is aggressively targeting oral surgeons who prescribe and dispense antibiotics, pain medications, and other controlled substances as part of their surgical practice. While the DEA’s Diversion Control Division is targeting all types of Controlled Substances Act (CSA) violations,...
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Home Health Agency Compliance Lawyer
What Home Health Agencies Should Do to Avoid a Government Investigation Oberheiden, P.C. Attorneys-at-Law As a home health agency compliance law firm, Oberheiden, P.C. represents healthcare business owners, physicians, and companies using our experience to avoid and defend against healthcare fraud investigations. Undoubtedly, home health investigations and hospice care are...
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Can the DEA Demand Information about My Healthcare Business or Practice without a Search Warrant?
As a healthcare provider that deals in prescription medications, your business or practice necessarily involves at least some level of interaction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Providers that prescribe, dispense, and administer controlled-substance medications are required to obtain DEA registration, and the DEA conducts routine audits of registered providers....
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DOJ Launches New Task Force Targeting Opioid Manufacturers, Physicians, Pharmacies, Pain Clinics, and Drug Testing Facilities
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced the formation of a new task force that will be working to combat opioid fraud and abuse by targeting drug manufacturers and healthcare providers that supply patients with opioid medications. According to a news release from the DOJ’s Office of Public Affairs,...
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DEA Touts “Surge” Leading to 28 Arrests and 147 Revoked Registrations Involving Opioid Prescription Practices
In collaboration with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and other federal law enforcement agencies, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been aggressively targeting healthcare providers suspected of improperly prescribing and dispensing opioid medications. This renewed focus began with the DOJ’s announcement of a new Opioid Fraud and Detection Unit last...
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Understanding the DEA’s Diversion Control Program
In the context of prescription drug fraud and federal drug crimes, "diversion" refers to the practice of getting controlled substances and the chemicals used to manufacture illegal drugs into the hands of people who may abuse them. [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="280"] Attorney Lynette S. Byrd DEA Diversion Team Lead Former...
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Understanding the Two Types of DEA Search Warrants
Last Updated: 2023-03-05 For healthcare providers that administer, dispense, and prescribe, controlled-substance medications, the legal risks of non-compliance with the Controlled Substances Act and other federal healthcare laws include the risk of investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The DEA, which frequently works in collaboration with the Department of...
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What Is a DEA Order to Show Cause?
If you are registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) or if you have recently applied for DEA registration, you may have received an Order to Show Cause. An Order to Show Cause represents the initiation of formal administrative proceedings to revoke, suspend, or deny a DEA registration. It is...
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When Does the DEA Get Involved in Healthcare Fraud Cases?
Healthcare fraud investigations can involve many different federal agencies. From investigative and law enforcement agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) to agencies that administer government benefit programs (such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Labor...
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