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New York Note: Adams Case Dismissed, Adams Announces Independent Run, Council Releases Budget Response

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A federal judge dismissed the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, meaning that the charges can not be refiled in the future. Echoing sentiments from several prominent Democrats in the city, Judge Dale...more

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New York Note: Adams Denied Matching Funds, Adams Advisor Indicted, City Legislation

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The NYC Campaign Finance Board has denied public campaign funds for Eric Adams’ reelection bid. The Board cited “detrimental” conduct from Adams in their denial. This ruling means that Adams will be ineligible to receive...more

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Eight Charged in $68 Million Brooklyn Medicaid Fraud Scheme

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Eight individuals associated with two Brooklyn social adult day care centers and a home health care intermediary have been charged in an alleged $68 million Medicaid fraud scheme. The defendants, including owners and staff...more

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$68 Million CDPAP Fraud Indictment Unsealed Amidst Industry Changes

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On October 9, 2024, the United States Attorney’s office in the Eastern District of New York unsealed an indictment alleging that eight defendants defrauded Medicaid of approximately $68 million. The alleged scheme involved...more

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Top 10 International Anti-Corruption Developments for September 2024

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Designed for busy in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and anti-corruption lawyers, this newsletter summarizes some of the most important international anti-corruption law and enforcement developments from the past...more

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New York Note: Adams Indictment, City of Yes, City Legislation, Trailblazers in Real Estate

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Adams Pleads Not Guilty to Five Felony Charges- On Friday afternoon, Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to five felony counts, including bribery and fraud. Adams has been accused of receiving over $100K in illegal gifts and...more

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New York Note: Bribery Charges, Mayoral Investigation, Siena College Poll

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Last Monday, two former Chiefs of the New York Fire Department were arrested and accused of accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes for expediting the fire-safety approval process for building projects in the City....more

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SDNY US Attorney’s Office Launches Whistleblower Pilot Program

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On January 10, 2024, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York (“SDNY”) Damian Williams introduced a whistleblower pilot program targeting corporate crime, bribery and theft of government funds (the “SDNY...more

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NY Physician, Wife and Staff Admit AKS Violations

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The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Trenton, NJ announced on November 22 that primary care physician Yitzchok “Barry” Kurtzer of Monsey, NY, and his wife pleaded guilty to soliciting and receiving kickbacks and bribes in exchange...more

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New York Note – City Legislation, Former DOB Commissioner Indicted, Queens Special Election

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NYC Council Passes and Introduces Legislation- Last Thursday, the NYC Council convened a Stated meeting, where they passed and introduced multiple pieces of legislation. The Council passed legislation requiring a...more

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Southern District of New York Holds that an Explicit Quid Pro Quo Is an Essential Element of Bribery and Fraud in Campaign...

Earlier this week, the Southern District of New York dismissed bribery and honest services wire fraud charges brought against New York’s former lieutenant governor, Brian Benjamin, based upon the Indictment’s failure to...more

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