Aug 31, 2020 | False Claims Act, Fraud Investigations, Government Investigations, Health Care, Medicare and Medicaid, White Collar Crime
The federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), at its core, prohibits offering, paying, soliciting, or receiving any remuneration in exchange for federal healthcare program referrals. AKS violations carry potential criminal penalties, as well as civil and administrative...
Aug 21, 2020 | Administrative Law, COVID-19 Related Law, Government Investigations, Health Care
On August 19, 2020, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex Azar issued a third amendment to HHS’ Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID-19 (Directive). The...
Aug 19, 2020 | Fraud Investigations, Government Investigations, White Collar Crime
Last week, the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new guidance regarding enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), wherein it addressed an inquiry by a United States investment advisor regarding its intent to pay a foreign...
Aug 13, 2020 | Fraud Investigations, Government Investigations, Health Care, White Collar Crime
On August 7, 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the indictment of a psychiatrist and his office manager for allegedly importing and selling drugs not approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (“FDA”). The DOJ alleges that for ten years,...
Aug 12, 2020 | Administrative Law, Business Litigation, FINRA
On July 20, 2020, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) issued Notice 20-25, which amends the FINRA rules to require the assessment minimum fees in connection with all expungement requests. FINRA keeps track of broker-dealers’ and registered...
