When individuals consider a rise in crime, they often picture more violent acts such as homicides, drug atrocities, and property crimes. But white-collar crimes often pose a more serious threat to a community than blue-collar crimes.
Being convicted of a white-collar crime is a serious offense that should not be taken lightly. Its consequences can...
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Catastrophic injuries on Lake Lanier: Don’t let reckless boaters spoil your summer
Boating on the lake in Georgia is part of most people's summer fun. But too often, a day on the water ends tragically on Lake Lanier. Since its creation in 1956, Lake Lanier has claimed approximately 700 lives. Sitting less than an hour away from Atlanta and accessible to several other major US cities...
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When does the FBI get involved in a case?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) looks into a variety of crimes within eight major sections, five of which are criminal and three of which are for national security purposes.
If you have received a target letter from the Department of Justice (DOJ), call a Georgia federal investigations defense lawyer from Griffin Durham Tanner...
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Microsoft ordered to pay $20 million for illegally collecting children’s personal information
Parents focused on protecting their children’s internet privacy had a win recently in court. Microsoft, the company behind the popular Xbox Live interactive gaming platform, was found in violation of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA Rule). Keep reading for more from...
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How healthcare scams have become a $100B issue in the U.S.
Healthcare fraud schemes have cost the U.S. government, taxpayers, and insurance companies nearly $100 billion annually. If you think the government isn’t taking any alleged fraud seriously, – or anything that even resembles fraud – think again.
According to the National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association, Medicare and Medicaid fraud...
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FTC and data sharing: What you need to know
In today's digital era, the exchange of information has grown significantly, with companies frequently gathering and disseminating personal data, leading to substantial privacy issues.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) oversees data-sharing activities and safeguards consumers against unjust and misleading business practices. In this post, we’ll examine the FTC's function in regulating data sharing and the...
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DOJ increases False Claims Act (FCA) penalties
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced an increase in False Claims Act (FCA) civil monetary penalties for 2023. This increase comes just eight months after the DOJ last increased penalties, making it the second increase in a year.
The new penalties apply to violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, but...
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2022 SEC enforcement actions and year-end results
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced the Enforcement Results from fiscal year 2022, and there are a few items to note for fund managers and other financial professionals.
2022 was Chair Gary Gensler’s first full year in his position; predictions that his assumption of the position would bring in an era of aggressive...
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Don’t fall victim to these 7 common holiday frauds
During the holidays we look forward to being with family and friends and giving gifts to those we care about. The increased amount of spending during the holidays increases credit card fraud, scams, and identity theft.
According to a report made by the Federal Trade Commission, in 2021 Georgia had the...
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Loss of limb during the holidays: Causes, preventive tips, and more
The holidays are generally associated with family, friends, parades, football, and great food, but sometimes this great holiday can turn into a nightmare due to an accident such as one that requires a trip to the emergency room, or one that results in the loss of a limb.
If this happened...
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