May 6, 2025 | Land Use Law, Land Zoning Law
From a land use perspective, the revival of the Forge Atlanta project—reported by Urbanize Atlanta—marks a significant shift in the trajectory of downtown development. Once stalled in foreclosure, the site is now under contract by Forge Atlanta Asset Management, an...
May 6, 2025 | False Claims Act
The DOJ announced that a federal jury convicted nurse practitioner Shanone Chatman-Ashley of five counts of health care fraud. The convictions stem from Chatman-Ashley’s role in a $2 million Medicare fraud scheme. According to evidence presented at trial,...
Apr 30, 2025 | False Claims Act, Health Care, Health Care Fraud
On April 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York) announced that pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences agreed to pay a whopping $202 Million to resolve a False Claims Act investigation. At issue...
Apr 29, 2025 | Land Use Law
Amid Buckhead’s rapid development and increasing pressure for suburban-style expansion, the pending transformation of the 30-acre Lucinda Bunnen property marks a major land use milestone. According to Urbanize Atlanta, The Conservation Fund (TCF) purchased the mature...
Apr 29, 2025 | False Claims Act
The DOJ announced that Walgreens has agreed to a settlement of up to $350 million to resolve allegations of illegally filling unlawful opioid prescriptions and submitting false claims to federal healthcare programs. The settlement includes an initial payment of $300...
Apr 29, 2025 | False Claims Act, federal investigations, Fraud Investigations
Although the majority of False Claims Act cases involve the healthcare industry, it is important to remember that the FCA is industry-agnostic; if you are doing business with the government, you are subject to its prohibitions. A Minnesota-based asphalt contractor...
Apr 22, 2025 | Land Zoning Law
According to Urbanize Atlanta, Westview’s commercial hub just got a major upgrade! Thanks to Atlanta BeltLine Inc., Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard now features wider sidewalks, protected bike lanes, new trees, and safer crossings between Willard and East Ontario...
Apr 21, 2025 | False Claims Act
The DOJ announced that it has filed a complaint against Barco Uniforms Inc., its suppliers, and individuals Kenny and David Chan, alleging violations of the False Claims Act. According to the DOJ, Barco and its associated entities knowingly underpaid customs duties on...
Apr 16, 2025 | Medicare and Medicaid
Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday directing the Department of Health and Human Services to work with Congress on amending a key component of Medicare’s new drug price negotiation authority. The directive specifically targets a timeline that drugmakers...
Apr 15, 2025 | Civil Healthcare Litigation, Criminal Matters
The DOJ announced that Dr. Rolando Chin, a Panamanian surgeon, pleaded guilty to charges of fraud against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). According to the DOJ, Dr. Chin and other Panamanian medical professionals and pharmacies were found to have...
