In a recent case highlighting the consequences of tax fraud, Justin Daniels, a dog broker from Marietta, Georgia, was sentenced to federal prison for underreporting more than $1 million in income between 2015 and 2018. Daniels operated a lucrative business selling puppies such as Yorkies, Morkies, and Shih-Tzus but failed to pay his fair...
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Tapestry Hospice settles $1.4 million kickback Case
Tapestry Hospice of Northwest Georgia, LLC, along with its owners and managers, recently agreed to pay $1.4 million to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act through illegal kickback arrangements. This high-profile case highlights the severe consequences of violating federal laws and the importance of compliance in the healthcare industry.
This case not only...
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Recent whistleblower cases and their impact
Federal and state governments recognize the tremendous impact of whistleblowers who disclose evidence of fraud, waste, and abuse involving public funds. To encourage those disclosures, the government shares a portion of recovered funds from claims brought by a whistleblower. A number of recent whistleblower cases in Georgia and the Southeast demonstrate the significance of...
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Common remedies for a breach of contract
Contracts are the backbone of business transactions, governing agreements between parties and ensuring that obligations are fulfilled. However, when one party fails to uphold their end of the bargain, it constitutes a breach of contract. In such cases, the non-breaching party may seek remedies to enforce the contract and recover damages for the breach.
Understanding...
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Are you committing Medicaid Fraud?
Healthcare providers want to give their Medicaid patients the best care possible. Providing that care requires listening, observing, diagnosing, recommending, and prescribing. Each step comes with a list of other responsibilities, such as ordering tests, making referrals, reporting every detail of the patient’s care, and filing all information with Medicaid for reimbursement.
Most providers take...
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Everything you need to know about presentence investigations in Georgia
After being convicted of a federal offense in Georgia, you may be sentenced to fines, time in custody, or a term of supervised release. Before this happens, the court will perform a pre-sentence investigation to determine the severity of your penalties. You must understand how this process works and how your Georgia white-collar...
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Everything you need to know about False Claims Act whistleblowers
The False Claims Act was enacted in 1863 to combat fraud against the federal government by contractors responsible for providing military supplies. Amendments to this Act now encourage individuals or organizations to safely report claims of attempts to gain compensation under pretense to the U.S. Government. Individuals who know of fraudulent acts against the...
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Tax season tips to avoid fraud allegations and protect your interests
Tax season is a period often marked by anxiety and confusion for many and becomes a prime time for an increase in white-collar crimes. From the vantage point of white-collar criminal defense, it is essential to shed light on these issues, not only to navigate the legal challenges they present but also to offer...
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What you need to know about the three main types of fraud
Fraud is a complicated white-collar crime governed by state and federal laws. Understanding when you or your company may be inadvertently at risk of being accused of fraud can be essential to defending yourself from these charges. There are numerous variations, but some occur more frequently than others. At Griffin Durham Tanner & Clarkson...
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The role of confidential informants in white-collar crime
A confidential informant gathers information about a person to use against them in court. If you're not careful, these individuals can collect evidence as they build a case against you. If you are ultimately charged with a white-collar crime, you'll need to figure out the best way to dispute this evidence. Griffin Durham Tanner...