Apr 22, 2024 | White Collar Crime
In 1997, the Supreme Court of the United States decided the case of United States v. Watts. The police in Watts discovered cocaine and guns in the defendant’s house. At trial, Watts was convicted of possessing cocaine, but acquitted of using a firearm in relation to a...
Apr 17, 2024 | Liquor Law
As urban landscapes evolve, cities are constantly exploring innovative ways to invigorate their downtown cores. Allowing outdoor alcohol consumption is one way to get the party started. This forward-thinking approach not only fosters a vibrant social atmosphere, but...
Apr 17, 2024 | White Collar Crime
The DOJ announced that Dr. William Lawrence Siefert and Dr. Timothy Ehn were sentenced to prison for their roles in a fraudulent urine drug testing scheme. The two doctors were found guilty of health care fraud and conspiracy to commit health care fraud. Dr. Ehn is a...
Apr 16, 2024 | Government Investigations, Health Care Fraud
On April 11, the Department of Justice announced the sentencing of Daphne Jenkins, a nurse practitioner from Virginia, in a federal court in Boston. The case involved a $7.8 million telemedicine fraud scheme related to durable medical equipment (DME), including...
Apr 16, 2024 | White Collar Crime
On April 10, the Department of Justice announced that a Louisiana woman, Melissa J. Watson of Slidell, pleaded guilty to theft of public money in connection with an alleged scheme to misappropriate over $780,000 from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF), a COVID-19 relief...
Apr 10, 2024 | False Claims Act
The DOJ announced that Atlanta based teleradiology company, The Radiology Group, and its CEO Anand Lalaji, ( collectively “TRG”) have entered into an agreement with the United States to settle allegations of violating the False Claims Act (FCA). As part of the...
Apr 3, 2024 | Copyright Infringement, Trademark Enforcement, Trademark Protection
Last week Amazon.com released its fourth annual Brand Protection Report, highlighting the company’s increased efforts to stop sales of counterfeit products and intellectual property violations. The Report announced that in 2023 alone, Amazon identified, seized, and...
Apr 3, 2024 | Health Care
The DOJ has announced that Mark Sorensen, the former owner of a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplier, was sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for his role in an $87 million healthcare fraud kickback conspiracy. Chilivis Grubman attorneys...
Apr 3, 2024 | Trademark Enforcement, Trademark Protection
What is a trademark? A trademark serves as a distinctive marker for your brand’s products and services, setting them apart from competitors. It encompasses various elements such as your business name, product moniker, slogan, emblem, or visual design....
