Dec 2, 2024 | White Collar Crime
The DOJ has charged nine members of a multi-state money laundering organization (“MLO”) for their roles in a $20 million conspiracy. According to the indictment, since approximately November 2016, Samson A. Omoniyi, Misha L. Cooper, Robert A. Cooper, Carlesha L....
Nov 26, 2024 | Zoning and Land Use
As reported by Urbanize Atlanta, after years of delays, the transformative Lotus Grove district on Buford Highway is finally moving forward, with vertical construction slated for summer 2025. Real estate firm Insignia plans to turn the 13-acre former Kmart site just...
Nov 25, 2024 | PPP Investigations
On November 22, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that an indictment was unsealed in the Northern District of Texas charging Nathan Reis, 45, and Stephanie Hockridge, 41, with orchestrating a plan to fraudulently obtain COVID-19 relief funds through the...
Nov 25, 2024 | Medicare and Medicaid
Twenty years ago, Robert Peter Sauve faced charges for orchestrating a significant scheme that defrauded the federal Medicare program of millions of dollars. However, before authorities could detain him, Sauve managed to escape the Miami area, evading capture for two...
Nov 25, 2024 | Trademark Enforcement, Trademark Protection
Penn State University was recently awarded $28,000 in trademark infringement lawsuit against Vintage Brand. The two parties had a dispute over the use of the Nittany Lion logo and other trademarked symbols. Penn State alleged that Vintage Brand, an online retailer...
Nov 25, 2024 | Health Care Fraud
Government Employees Insurance Co., GEICO Indemnity Co., GEICO General Insurance Company, and GEICO Casualty Co. (“GEICO”) has dismissed its $2.8 million RICO lawsuit against Dr. Erik T. Bendiks and his medical practice Apex Spine & Orthopaedics (“Apex...
Nov 19, 2024 | Medicare and Medicaid
On November 15, the Department of Justice announced that Muhammad Zafar, the owner of a Michigan home health care company, was sentenced to three years and five months in prison. Zafar was accused of participating in a health care fraud conspiracy that allegedly led...
