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
FTC Rules and Guidelines in a Digital Era
Experienced FTC Defense and Compliance Team If you are under investigation by the FTC or suspect an investigation is coming, it is time to hire an experienced FTC compliance and defense attorney right away. The FTC has the authority to regulate social media platforms and posts where they contain unfair...
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Is Your Practice or Company Under Investigation for Providing Amniotic Injections?
Attorney Lynette S. ByrdHealthcare Fraud Team LeadFormer DOJ Prosecutor Federal authorities are currently targeting healthcare providers and other companies in relation to amniotic injections. While amniotic injections have received approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for some purposes, at present they are not approved specifically for...
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IRS Adds Thousands of New Auditors, Gearing Up for Increase in Tax Enforcement Actions
In recent news, the IRS is adding approximately 2,500 new auditors to its roster in anticipation of Congress passing a $40 billion package designed to increase tax enforcement on the wealthy. According to a recent news report, roughly 2,000 agents will be added to the Small Business team and another...
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COVID-19 Testing Compliance: What Labs Need to Do to Avoid OIG Prosecution
Federal authorities are cracking down on laboratories that conduct COVID-19 testing. These authorities, which include the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), are already pursuing charges in numerous cases, and they are continuing to target laboratories across...
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Chronic Care Management (CCM) is Now a DOJ Enforcement Priority
Chronic care management (CCM) is a relatively new concept within the Medicare system. Established in 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' CCM program is aimed at reducing the cost of care and improving outcomes for patients who have been diagnosed with two or more chronic conditions. While the...
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Defending FERC Data Requests
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") is a federal entity that regulates energy companies for compliance with federal law. If your company has received a FERC data request, it is important to understand how to approach your answer and the next steps in the FERC’s investigation. What Is A FERC...
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OIG Investigations, Compliance, and Defense for Labs
Experienced OIG Compliance Defense Team If you are under investigation for ordering or administering fraudulent COVID-19 testing or have been indicted, there is no time to waste in hiring an experienced OIG compliance attorney. The DOJ has wasted no time prosecuting respiratory and clinical labs for fraudulent COVID-19 testing. In...
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Lab Fraud Alert: DOJ, FBI, HHS OIG Targeting Clinical Laboratories for Healthcare Fraud Related to COVID-19 Testing
Federal authorities including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) are targeting clinical laboratories for healthcare fraud related to COVID-19 testing. The DOJ has filed criminal charges in many cases already, and...
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How Employers Can Conduct an Investigation of Computer Breaches by Current/Former Employees
Introduction Data security is a critical aspect of any company's business operations whether the data involves confidential company information or the private personal data of individuals. Most employee-related violations—be it fraud, theft of IP, threats, or other misconduct—involves the use of electronic devices such as computers. The majority of these...
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An Employer’s Guide to Responding to and Avoiding Employee-Related Computer Breaches
Introduction Storing and protecting employee and customer data is one of the most important parts of any business. This goal is hampered by employee computer breaches of sensitive information. Many company breaches are committed by "insiders"—current or former employees who have access to or the means to steal confidential company...
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