Jan 16, 2024 | White Collar Crime
On December 21, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. reached a $6 million settlement to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The pharmaceutical company, based in California and specializing in rare disorders, faced...
Jan 16, 2024 | White Collar Crime
On August 24, 2023, The Department of Justice announced the conviction of Ron Elfenbein, M.D., of Arnold, Maryland, for five counts of healthcare fraud. In a groundbreaking decision, Chief Judge James K. Bredar of the U.S. District Court for Maryland overturned the...
Jan 3, 2024 | Trademark Enforcement, Trademark Protection
Shortly before Christmas, the Northern District of Illinois weighed in on what should be a growing area for trademark disputes in 2024 and beyond: the “hypercompetitive” market for cannabis-infused beverages. As the prevalence of CBD and THC-infused beverages,...
Jan 3, 2024 | White Collar Crime
On December 22, the Department of Justice announced the sentencing of certified public accountant Dustin M. Lewis of Nevada. The accountant, formerly associated with L.L. Bradford & Company, was sentenced to 13 months in prison for his involvement in separate...
Jan 3, 2024 | Health Care Fraud
CG attorneys previously wrote about Armando Herrera pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to introduce adulterated and misbranded drugs into interstate commerce. The DOJ announced that Herrara has been sentenced for his role in the scheme. According to court...
