Nov 29, 2021 | Health Care
On November 8, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) updated and renamed the Provider Self-Disclosure Protocol, which established a process for individuals to voluntarily disclose potential fraud involving...
Nov 16, 2021 | White Collar Crime
On November 10, the Department of Justice announced that a former Army civilian employee had pled guilty and been sentenced in connection with a kickback scheme involving contracts for work to be performed at an Army base in Kuwait. Ephraim Garcia was employed by the...
Nov 16, 2021 | Health Care, White Collar Crime
Since the government enacted the CARES Act in 2020 to counter the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chilivis Grubman attorneys have warned about government enforcement actions related to CARES Act programs. One such program is the Paycheck Protection Program...
Nov 16, 2021 | False Claims Act
On November 15, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans (“Archdiocese of New Orleans”) has agreed to pay more than $1 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. Archdiocese of New...
Nov 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Delta 8 THC has become a popular product available in many states and in many local retail stores. As the product has grown in popularity, there has been some misinformation and misunderstanding about Delta 8 THC and its legality. Delta 8 is an isomer of Delta 9...
