Healthcare fraud is a major issue. According to federal government estimates, it costs taxpayers in the realm of $100 billion every year. While the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Department of Health and Human...more
1/20/2026
/ Anti-Kickback Statute ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Funding ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Healthcare Workers ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
OIG ,
Stark Law ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
The Lanham Act establishes several grounds for businesses to pursue litigation against competitors and other parties that are misusing their trademarks and engaging in other forms of false and misleading advertising. When a...more
1/15/2026
/ Commercial Litigation ,
Damages ,
Disgorgement ,
False Advertising ,
Injunctions ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Lanham Act ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Trade Dress ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademark Litigation ,
Unfair Competition
Federal law enforcement agencies including the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) rely heavily on whistleblowers to help them uncover violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)...more
1/7/2026
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bank Secrecy Act ,
BSA/AML ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Financial Crimes ,
Financial Institutions ,
FinCEN ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Penalties ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Retaliation ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
Filing a qui tam lawsuit under the False Claims Act (FCA) is one way that whistleblowers can help the federal government hold companies accountable for fraud, waste, and abuse. The federal government relies heavily on...more
12/22/2025
/ Consultation ,
Defense Contracts ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Fraud ,
Government Agencies ,
Government Investigations ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Qui Tam ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblowers
The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) is one of several federal statutes that establish prohibitions and requirements related to anti-money laundering (AML) enforcement. It is also one of several federal statutes that provide...more
11/19/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bank Secrecy Act ,
CFTC ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Financial Crimes ,
FinCEN ,
Money Laundering ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has announced charges against dozens of individuals accused of participating in two large-scale illegal sports betting and gambling operations. Those charged reportedly include...more
10/24/2025
/ Athletes ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
FBI ,
Fraud ,
Illegal Gambling ,
Money Laundering ,
NBA ,
Sports Betting ,
White Collar Crimes ,
Wire Fraud
The rideshare company Lyft is facing multiple lawsuits from passengers who allege that they were sexually assaulted by the company’s drivers. As Lyft sexual assault cases continue to make headlines, we expect that more...more
10/23/2025
/ Damages ,
Emotional Distress Damages ,
Independent Contractors ,
Liability ,
Lyft ,
Medical Bills ,
Multidistrict Litigation ,
Negligence ,
Ridesharing ,
Sexual Assault ,
Vicarious Liability
Several federal laws include provisions that authorize victims and families to file lawsuits for acts of international terrorism. This includes lawsuits against designated state sponsors of terrorism, other foreign states,...more
9/16/2025
/ Alien Tort Statute ,
Damages ,
Foreign Defendants ,
Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act of 1976 (FSIA) ,
Human Rights ,
Jurisdiction ,
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Sovereign Immunity ,
Terrorist Financing Regulations ,
Terrorist Organizations
Bombings and other attacks committed by terrorist organizations can have devastating consequences for victims and their families. While members of terrorist organizations may face criminal prosecution in federal court or...more
Pharmacy claim reversals can be costly. Not only can they have an immediate impact on pharmacies’ cash flow; but, in many cases, they can lead to additional consequences as well. Pharmacies accused of improperly billing...more
Debarment and suspension present significant financial and legal risks for defense contractors. As a result, when facing debarment or suspension by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) or the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA),...more
Uber Technologies (Uber) is currently facing more than 2,700 lawsuits (2,783 as of November 3, 2025) in federal court alleging that the company is liable for sexual assaults and sexual misconduct committed by Uber Drivers....more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are cracking down on tariff evasion. The DOJ has expressly stated that exposing and prosecuting tariff evasion schemes is among its top...more
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency committee that is tasked with reviewing foreign investments in U.S. business entities and real estate assets. For foreign investors,...more
Over its nearly 40-year history, the federal low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) program has been both a success story and a target for various forms of fraud. The LIHTC program has been credited with facilitating the...more
7/23/2025
/ Audits ,
Compliance ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Fraud ,
Investigations ,
IRS ,
LIHTC ,
Low Income Housing ,
Low-Income Issues ,
Penalties ,
Tax Credits
For companies involved in the U.S. defense industry, maintaining compliance with the federal International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is essential. It is essential for both managing companies’ regulatory risk and...more
Individuals and families across the United States are pursuing lawsuits related to ultra-processed foods (UPFs). In these lawsuits, the plaintiffs allege that ultra-processed food manufacturers deserve to be held accountable...more
Finalized last year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Final Rule on the Use of Consumer Reviews and Testimonials (the “Final Rule”) principally addresses the sale, purchase, and publication of fake online reviews and...more
5/27/2025
/ Advertising ,
Consumer Protection Laws ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fake Reviews ,
False Advertising ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Influencers ,
Online Reviews ,
Social Media
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), is cracking down on procurement fraud and contract fraud. It has recently issued multiple referrals for suspension or debarment, and it is targeting not only prime vendors, but...more
5/21/2025
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Compliance ,
Defense Contracts ,
Defense Sector ,
Department of Defense (DOD) ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Distributors ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Fraud ,
Government Agencies ,
Manufacturers ,
Risk Management ,
Subcontractors ,
Suspensions & Debarments
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is one of a handful of federal authorities that have adopted whistleblower programs focused on facilitating enforcement in hard-to-target areas. While FinCEN focuses its...more
5/13/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Bank Secrecy Act ,
Compliance ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Financial Crimes ,
FinCEN ,
Government Agencies ,
Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) ,
Popular ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Whistleblower Awards ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies ,
Whistleblowers
Rule 144A and Regulation D offer exemptions from federal securities registration requirements under the Securities Act of 1933. However, they apply to different situations, and overseas companies must follow distinct...more
Just as with private placements of equity, issuing bonds privately requires careful attention to federal law. Bonds are usually classified as "securities," triggering various regulatory requirements. Companies pursuing this...more
Private placement debt offerings offer a compelling alternative to traditional lending for many companies. The legal landscape governing these transactions involves key statutes, regulations, and the critical steps required...more
Federal Securities Lawyer and Founding Attorney of Oberheiden P.C., Dr. Nick Oberheiden, answers FAQs about private placements under Regulation D....more
Whistleblowers play a key role in the federal government’s ongoing fight against procurement fraud. Government procurement fraud is extraordinarily costly; and, despite the government’s vast resources, detecting procurement...more
4/9/2025
/ Evidence ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Fraud ,
Government Agencies ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Qui Tam ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Subcontractors ,
Whistleblowers