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...
Dec 28, 2023 | Election Law
On December 18, 2023, the Eleventh Circuit halted imposition of its recent opinion issued on November 24, 2023, that would have allowed elections for Georgia’s Public Service Commission (PSC) to proceed using a method of electing PSC commissioners that a lower court...
Dec 21, 2023 | Health Care
Chilivis Grubman attorneys aim to keep you informed about key developments in healthcare regulations. This article provides a comprehensive update on the evolving landscape of telemedicine prescriptions in Georgia and the recent changes introduced by the Georgia...
Dec 14, 2023 | Government Contract, Government Investigations
As Georgia continues to roll out its medical cannabis program, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has placed a significant roadblock that impedes pharmacy sales of low-THC oil, a key component of the program. In a notice sent to pharmacies in the state,...
Dec 12, 2023 | Government Investigations
On December 11, the Department of Justice announced a California man, Keith Berman, CEO and sole director of Decision Diagnostics Corp. (DECN), pleaded guilty to securities fraud, wire fraud, and obstruction of an official proceeding. The charges are related to...
Dec 4, 2023 | federal investigations
Tax return preparer fraud is one of the IRS’ Dirty Dozen Tax Scams, and the government continues its efforts to eradicate it. On November 13, 2023, the Department of Justice announced a federal court was permanently enjoining a Houston-area tax return preparer and her...
Dec 4, 2023 | Government Investigations
On November 16, a federal jury convicted three individuals from Texas for their alleged roles in a prescription compound cream operation, involving claims totaling over $145 million. Dehshid “David” Nourian, Christopher Rydberg, and Dr. Michael Taba, a McKinney-based...
Dec 4, 2023 | Government Investigations
On November 21, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Binance Holdings Limited, the operator of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance.com, pleaded guilty to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) violations, unlicensed money transmitting, and sanctions...
