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...
Sep 22, 2021 | Fraud Investigations, Government Investigations, Health Care, Medicare and Medicaid, White Collar Crime
On September 17, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the execution of another nationwide enforcement action targeting healthcare fraud. The enforcement action marks the second year that the DOJ has announced a nationwide takedown. Last year, CG attorneys...
Sep 7, 2021 | Fraud Investigations
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the government’s increased focus on CARES Act relief fund fraud, the government continues to investigate and enforce healthcare fraud unrelated to the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent indictment demonstrates the government’s continued...
Aug 24, 2021 | COVID-19 Related Law, Employment Law, Health Care
On August 13, 2021, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued updated COVID-19 guidance for employers with vaccinated, unvaccinated, and otherwise at-risk employees. OSHA had previously released guidance on June 10, 2021, which focused...
Aug 24, 2021 | Fraud Investigations
On August 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that Creaghan Harry, of Florida, was charged for his alleged participation in a scheme that involved submitting over $784 million in false and fraudulent claims to Medicare. This is one of the...