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4 Things to Know About Ketamine Investigations

Federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), have amped up their investigations into the drug ketamine in recent years, likely in reaction to some high-profile overdose deaths....more

A Guide to Qui Tam Lawsuits for Whistleblowers

One avenue for whistleblowers to take to report fraud against the government is to file a qui tam lawsuit under the federal False Claims Act. These lawsuits are complex because they have not two, but three parties to them –...more

EPA Litigation Defense in 2024: Strategies for Companies Facing Civil or Criminal Penalties

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for enforcing the federal laws, regulations, and Executive Orders focused on protecting the environment for the benefit of the American people, threatened and...more

Need a Wall Street Whistleblower Attorney? Your Questions, Answered

People who work on Wall Street come into contact with important information all the time. Sometimes, though, that information indicates that a major corporation or company is breaking the law. If this happens to you, you have...more

Selecting a Washington, D.C., Whistleblower Lawyer: 5 Things to Keep in Mind

Whistleblowers in the nation’s capital should strongly consider getting experienced legal help to develop their case and present it to federal law enforcement personnel. By hiring an experienced whistleblower attorney, you...more

A Handy Guide for Healthcare Whistleblowers

The healthcare industry relies heavily on whistleblowers to bring fraudulent conduct and other forms of waste and abuse to the attention of regulators, law enforcement, and the public in general. If you have found signs of...more

IRS/Tax Whistleblower Guide

Anyone who has obtained evidence that a person or company is committing tax fraud or evasion can become a whistleblower by reporting it to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Due to the volume of reports that the agency...more

6 Tips for Beating a Cease and Desist Letter

Individuals and companies that receive a cease and desist letter face the very real potential for legal liability if the letter is not handled appropriately and effectively. For business owners and stakeholders, there is no...more

Ten Common Misconceptions About Federal Criminal Appeals

If you need to appeal the outcome of a federal criminal case, you need to know that you are making informed decisions. Filing an appeal in the appropriate U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is one of the last opportunities to...more

The Most Important Thing to Keep in Mind When Looking for an OFAC Sanctions Lawyer

Company executives and stakeholders in charge of making decisions to insulate their business from legal liability by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the U.S. Department of Treasury have a difficult choice to...more

Four Tips for Responding to a Civil Investigative Demand Under the False Claims Act

Before filing a criminal or civil action under the False Claims Act, or FCA (31 U.S.C. § 3729), the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) can start with a civil investigative demand or CID. Similar to subpoenas, Civil...more

What Should You Expect, Do, and NOT Do During a FINRA Investigation?

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) investigations present significant risks for broker-dealers. Not only can FINRA take enforcement action—including the imposition of penalties and barring broker-dealers from the...more

Ten Key Facts about SEC Investigations for CEOs and In-House Counsel

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigates publicly-traded and privately-held companies for a broad range of statutory and regulatory violations. SEC investigations can target issues ranging from...more

Ten Things You Should Do NOW if Your Medical License is at Risk

As a doctor or other licensed medical professional, the prospect of losing your license to practice medicine can be overwhelming. But, to protect your license—and your career—to the fullest extent possible, you need to act...more

Ten Things You Should Know if Your Clinical Laboratory is Under Investigation

Similar to other types of healthcare entities, clinical laboratories have been facing enhanced scrutiny from federal authorities over the past couple of years. While this is due in part to fraud concerns related to COVID-19...more

Ten Strategies for Criminal Appeals with Federal Appeals Attorney Nick Oberheiden

If you need to appeal the outcome of your federal criminal case, you have lots of factors to consider. While there are a variety of grounds for pursuing appeals, not all grounds are available in all cases; and, even if you...more

Hiring a Federal Appeals Lawyer? Five Things You Should Know Before You Get Started

Getting convicted for a federal crime in district court is not a situation that defendants want to find themselves in. However, the conviction or the sentence that it leads to do not have to be the end of your case. You have...more

ICE Investigations: What Employers Need to Know in 2024

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) together with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) aggressively execute its mission “to protect America from the cross-border crime and illegal immigration that threaten...more

12 Keys to Surviving a Board of Pharmacy Investigation

As a pharmacist, facing a board of pharmacy investigation can have a multitude of adverse consequences. While losing your license might seem like the greatest risk, this isn’t necessarily the case. Increasingly, boards of...more

FTC Investigation Defense: 10 Keys to a Favorable Outcome

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) holds primary responsibility for enforcing the nation’s consumer protection and antitrust laws. While the FTC actions have traditionally focused on targeting large companies suspected...more

Medical Board Investigations: What Doctors Need to Know in 2023

As a licensed physician, facing a medical board investigation could mean that your career is on the line. Even though you spent years in medical school and in residency, and even though you may have spent decades honing your...more

OCC Enforcement Defense Strategies

Because failing to comply with the legal obligations imposed by the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) can subject national banks or other financial institutions to significant penalties and considerable hardship, it is paramount for...more

5 Keys to Effective Texas Medical Board Investigation Defense

As a licensed physician in Texas, facing a Texas Medical Board (TMB) investigation can entail significant risks. Depending on the allegations underlying the investigation, your medical license could be in jeopardy—and you...more

10 Keys to Winning Securities Litigation Cases

Securities litigation presents substantial risks for companies, firms, and individuals accused of violating federal law, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations, or Financial Industry Regulatory Authority...more

Recent DOJ Consumer Protection Branch Cases Highlight the Branch’s Enforcement Priorities

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Consumer Protection Branch works with other branches and federal law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute civil and criminal violations of the nation’s consumer protection...more

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