Nov 2, 2021 | Government Investigations
On November 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that WeCare Pharmacy, LLC, in Tampa Bay, Florida, would permanently close and some of its employees would be permanently banned from owning, managing, or operating a pharmacy. WeCare Pharmacy, its...
Oct 29, 2021 | White Collar Crime
On October 18, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had charged Frank Rafaraci, CEO of defense contractor Multinational Logistics Services (MLS), with bribery in connection with a scheme involving bribery, fraud, and money laundering. MLS services U.S....
Oct 29, 2021 | Government Investigations
On October 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a settlement agreement with two pain management physicians relating to medically unnecessary urine drug testing. According to the government, the settlement stems from a False Claim Act (“FCA”)...
Oct 29, 2021 | Health Care, White Collar Crime
On October 7, 2021, The United Stated Attorney’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, and the New York Police Department announced the unsealing of an indictment, charging 18 former NBA players of a multi-million-dollar health insurance fraud scheme. The...
Oct 25, 2021 | DOJ, Government Investigations, Health Care
On October 19, the Department of Justice announced that it had issued its Annual Report to Congress on its Activities to Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse. The Report begins with a quote from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, which reads in part, “The COVID-19 pandemic...
Oct 25, 2021 | COVID-19 Related Law, White Collar Crime
On October 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that former NFL player, Kenbrell Thompkins, pled guilty to fraud, including COVID-19 relief-related fraud. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law in...
Oct 25, 2021 | COVID-19 Related Law, DOJ
The Fraud Section of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has prosecuted over 100 defendants in over 70 criminal cases and has seized more than $65 million in illegal proceeds from the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”). The DOJ continues to pursue individuals who...
Oct 15, 2021 | False Claims Act
On October 6, the Department of Justice announced an initiative to bring False Claims Act enforcement actions against government contractors who commit fraud related to cybersecurity. Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco said in a statement that the initiative was...
Oct 11, 2021 | SEC Investigations
On October 5, the SEC announced that it had charged CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp., a Canadian startup, and its co-founders with violating the antifraud provisions of the securities laws. The SEC alleges that the company fraudulently raised $15 million from various...
Oct 5, 2021 | False Claims Act
In September, Chilivis Grubman attorneys wrote about a False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlement for $900K involving a Georgia-based defense contractor. The settlement reminded all individuals and businesses doing business with the government that the FCA applies to all...
