Nov 13, 2024 | Health Care
Dr. Tony Jacob, a Texas-based optometrist, has agreed to pay $1 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act. The settlement, announced on November 1 by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, addresses claims that Dr....
Nov 13, 2024 | Copyright Infringement
In a recent development for intellectual property (IP) law, a federal judge has ruled that a group of independent designers can proceed with RICO claims against fast-fashion giant Shein Distribution Corp. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi, who previously dismissed the...
Nov 11, 2024 | Zoning and Land Use
When homeowners dream of enhancing their property with additions like swimming pools, home extensions, or unique structures, they often encounter the complex world of zoning regulations. This is where a skilled zoning lawyer becomes an invaluable ally. Let’s...
Nov 11, 2024 | White Collar Crime
The DOJ announced that brothers Raad Kouza and Ramis Kouza were convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud. The brothers now face over 20 years in prison for a $15 million insurance fraud scheme. According to evidence...
Nov 11, 2024 | Health Care, Medicare and Medicaid
When the Affordable Care Act was passed and signed into law by President Obama in 2010, one of its provisions required Medicare providers and suppliers to report and refund Medicare overpayments within 60 days of “identifying” such an overpayment. Violating this...
Nov 8, 2024 | Government Investigations, White Collar Crime
On November 8, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida issued a permanent injunction against Miami tax preparers Niclas Pierre and Elius Bessard, barring them and their businesses from tax preparation...
Nov 8, 2024 | Public Corruption
On November 6, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the indictment of three prominent officials from Jackson, Mississippi, on charges related to an alleged bribery scheme. The individuals charged are Hinds County District Attorney Jody E. Owens II, 43; Mayor of...
Nov 8, 2024 | Health Care, Health Care Fraud
The DOJ announced that Adnan S. Khan, M.D., a New England doctor, has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to illegally distribute controlled substances. Khan now faces up to 10 years in prison after admitting to illegal distributing controlled substances through...
Nov 8, 2024 | Strategic Land Use
Strategic land use planning is essential for sustainable community development, helping neighborhoods, cities, and regions grow while balancing economic, social, and environmental priorities. Effective land use planning is key to ensuring that development not only...
