Oct 22, 2024 | Health Care
The DOJ announced that a Wisconsin federal jury has indicted Lakia Jackson, former owner of We Care Services, for her role in an alleged health care fraud and kickback scheme related to prenatal and childcare services provided to low-income women. According to DOJ,...
Oct 21, 2024 | Copyright Infringement
In a significant move to protect authors’ intellectual property, Penguin Random House (“PRH”), the world’s largest trade publisher, has updated its copyright statement across all imprints globally. This change aims to prevent the unauthorized use of their...
Oct 17, 2024 | Zoning and Land Use
Atlanta’s zoning ordinance includes specific guidelines for off-street parking and driveways to promote organized development and maintain neighborhood character. These regulations aim to ensure safety, prevent congestion, and preserve aesthetic appeal in...
Oct 15, 2024 | False Claims Act
On October 15, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Allstar Health Providers Inc., a California-based home health agency, and its owner, Maria Chua, agreed to pay $399,990 to resolve allegations of improperly receiving and retaining multiple Paycheck...
Oct 14, 2024 | False Claims Act
The DOJ announced home health agency, Allstar Health Providers Inc., will pay $399,990 to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act (FCA) by failing to comply with Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan rules. This matter was initiated under the qui tam...
Oct 14, 2024 | False Claims Act, Health Care, Health Care Fraud, White Collar Crime
On October 10, 2024, the DOJ announced that Teva Pharmaceuticals had agreed to pay $450 million to resolve two matters, one of which was the result of an investigation conducted pursuant to the False Claims Act (FCA). According to the DOJ, the settlement encompasses...
Oct 9, 2024 | White Collar Crime
On October 7, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Kenneth Marston, a Massachusetts business owner, pleaded guilty to willfully failing to collect, account for, and pay payroll taxes owed by his companies. Marston owned and operated Bowmar Steel Industries...
Oct 7, 2024 | False Claims Act
Former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters has been sentenced to nine years in prison for her role in an election data scheme following the 2020 presidential election. Peters gained national attention as a prominent figure in the election denial movement after the 2020...
