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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Georgia Employers, Changes in Tortious Interference Law Could Affect Your Ability to Sue
To help protect intellectual property and other company secrets, non-compete agreements have become common in many industries. When a former employee violates a non-compete agreement, their former employer may bring a claim against the new employer for “tortious interference.”
However, a recent case from the Georgia...
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Financial Institutions Fined for Discussing Deals and Trades Over Personal Apps
The government recently issued nearly $2 billion in fines against several large corporations. Several employees at some of the world’s largest financial institutions were found to have violated securities laws by using personal devices to communicate specialized financial transactions.
Although government regulators have always kept a watchful eye on a wide...
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Doctors’ Safe Harbors Under the Anti-Kickback Statute
Some people make considerable sacrifices to become a doctor – sacrifices in time, money, and effort are all jeopardized when they’re accused of anti-kickback violations. If you are under investigation or accused of violating the federal Anti-Kickback Statute, it’s in your best interest to work with a healthcare fraud...
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Preparing Your Company for a Dawn Raid: What to Do and What to Avoid
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to issue more and more search warrants in an effort to investigate potential antitrust violations. These search warrants are commonly known as “dawn raids” – on-site searches of corporate offices that typically occur with no warning.
The following is a list of actions your...
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