Aug 24, 2021 | Government Investigations
In January 2021, Chilivis Grubman attorneys discussed government enforcement actions related to COVID-19 relief funds and particularly, a guilty plea by Austin Hsu in a large scheme to defraud several COVID-19 relief fund programs. As discussed in January, Mr. Hsu...
Aug 5, 2021 | COVID-19 Related Law, Fraud Investigations, Government Investigations
Chilivis Grubman attorneys have discussed government enforcement efforts related to COVID-19 relief programs. Since Congress enacted the various COVID-19 relief programs, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has actively prosecuted individuals who defraud these...
Jul 15, 2021 | Government Investigations
Chilivis Grubman attorneys have written about complying with relief programs enacted to help tackle the financial strain of the COVID-19 pandemic. CG attorneys have also monitored and written about the government’s efforts to combat fraud against the CARES Act...
Jul 2, 2021 | Government Investigations
Since the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) was enacted, Chilivis Grubman attorneys have cautioned recipients of increased government scrutiny and enforcement efforts. In Sept 2020, we highlighted Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Rabbitt’s comment...
Jun 14, 2021 | Cyber Law, Government Investigations, HIPAA
In recent years, the United States has seen a rapid increase in major incidents of cybercrime directed at individual citizens, businesses, and government entities. One of the many forms of cybercrimes levied against these groups has been ransomware attacks. ...
Jun 1, 2021 | Government Investigations
On May 28, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a press release addressing President Joe Biden’s submitted budget request for Fiscal Year 2022. The request included $35.3 billion in funding for the Department of Justice. The budget reflects some of the changes in...
