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
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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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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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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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 to Do If You Receive a FINRA 8210 OTR Letter
Securities professionals who are being scrutinized by FINRA will likely first learn of an investigation when they receive an 8210 Letter, also known as an On-the-Record (OTR) Notice. The letter will describe the information being requested, and the recipient has to supply it or face repercussions. Financial advisors and registered...
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Subpoenaed to Testify Before the SEC? Here’s What to Expect
If you’ve been subpoenaed to testify before the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), you need to make sure you are thoroughly prepared. Testifying before the SEC can be a daunting experience—even for seasoned securities industry veterans and company executives. Since testifying is typically an all-day event, it can be...
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Lack of Understanding of Healthcare Rules Exposes Labs and Other COVID-19 Testing Facilities to Federal Fraud Investigations
When the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rolled out the first COVID-19 test in February 2020, labs and other healthcare providers rushed to make the test available to as many people as possible. Federal authorities understood that the urgency of the situation called for leniency with regard...
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OPR/OIG Investigation Lawyer
Call Dr. Nick Oberheiden Before You Speak to an FBI, OIG, or OPR Investigator Dr. Nick Oberheiden routinely represents federal employees and individuals with special security access in administrative, disciplinary, and criminal investigations. Among his former clients, Nick has represented sitting U.S. governors, State Department officials, elected officials, presidentially appointed...
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Defending SEC Complaints – Section 10(b) and 17(a) Litigation
Experienced Federal Securities Laws Defense Team If you have been charged or are being investigated for fraud in either the offer of securities or purchase or sale of securities, then you need to take immediate action in your defense. Fraud charges are serious concerns for individuals and entities, especially as...
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Defending SEC Complaints – Section 206 of the Investment Advisers Act (“IAA”) Litigation
Experienced IAA Defense Team Are you facing a federal investigation under the Investment Adviser's Act ("IAA")? Have you failed to register as an investment adviser? Did you allegedly violate your fiduciary duty? Is the SEC scrutinizing your advice? If so, then you need the legal services of an experienced investment/financial...
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