Healthcare Fraud Defense Alert

The Stakes of a Healthcare Fraud Investigation Not Going In Your Favor? The Information Below Can Avoid Jail Time and Hefty Fines. Facing a federal investigation or federal indictment for healthcare fraud can be your company’s most critical legal challenge. Whether you are a hospital, pharmaceutical firm, physician practice group,… Read more »

Steps to Take After a Healthcare Fraud Indictment

Being indicted for healthcare fraud is a stressful and overwhelming experience. Whether you’re a medical provider, healthcare business owner, or administrator, facing criminal charges can jeopardize your career, finances, and personal freedom. Knowing the right steps to take after a healthcare fraud indictment is critical to protecting your rights and… Read more »

Avoid Costly Mistakes With Federal False Claims Act Penalties

Understanding how much the federal government can go after you for in False Claims Act penalties is essential when deciding your next steps in a civil or criminal case. The more you understand criminal penalties and civil FCA fines, the better you can work with your False Claims Act attorney… Read more »

Will the DOJ Clobber Your Company Next with $1.75 Million for Falsely Certifying Your Small Business Status After a Merger or Acquisition of a Government Contracting Business?

Avoid This Costly Mistake and Get Government Contracting Lawyers to Help Avoid this $1.75Million Error. Theodore P. Watson, Esq. The United States Government Handed Down a Hefty $1.75 million to settle civil fraud allegations that it and its subsidiaries improperly obtained government contracts that were set-aside for small businesses. The… Read more »

Does Indictment Mean Jail Time for Government Contractors?

 Many government contractors ask the question, does indictment mean jail time. The answer is No, a federal indictment by a grand jury only starts the official process of determining whether you are guilty. A defendant may also resolve a case by pleading guilty and admitting to their crimes. But defendants… Read more »

Is Wire Fraud a Felony?

Federal wire fraud is a serious crime for businesses, government contractors and individuals that fall under white-collar offenses. This crime involved the use of electronic communications such as faxes, phone calls or emails, to defraud the government out of money (government contracts) or something of value. The penalties for federal… Read more »

Government Contractors :: Understanding Conspiracy Charges

A conspiracy charge in a government contract fraud case is a complex and often misunderstood aspect of the legal system. When someone is accused of being involved in a conspiracy under federal law, it can have serious consequences. The term ‘conspiracy’ often conjures images of shadowy figures plotting secretly, but… Read more »

What is Wire Fraud?

Wire fraud is a crime that involves the use of electronic communications, such as email or text messages, fax machines and telephone line to commit illicit acts such as payment of government contract invoices, federal contract awards, or traditional crimes such as identity theft or money laundering. Avoiding charges of… Read more »