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Those who have been accused of money laundering have a lot at stake. If they are found guilty of the federally prosecuted crime, they will face severe consequences, including probable jail time. This is why it is paramount that those accused take immediate action to...

Health care fraud is a surprisingly huge problem in the United States. The issue has become so significant that the Department of Justice has established a Health Care Fraud Unit so that the problems can be more adequately addressed.Since this type of fraud is now so...

One of the most worrying threats that businesses face today is the threat of a cyberattack. Hackers pose legitimate threats to businesses because they can commit cybercrime and cyberterrorism, causing huge financial losses. This is why large companies invest huge...

There are several types of fraud involving pharmacists and pharmacies, including drug switching, bribes and kickbacks and auto-refilling schemes.You have just learned that the company you recently went to work for is about to be investigated for pharmacy benefit...

Like virtually all pharmacists in the New York area, you worked hard to pursue an education, pass a licensing exam and build your business. While keeping up with your ethical obligations is an effective way to avoid a legal and professional nightmare, you should know...

A year to the day after a jury acquitted O.J. Simpson of murder, Mark Fuhrman, who figured prominently as a detective in the case, was back in court on a charge of perjury.The charge stemmed from testimony he gave at the Simpson trial and illustrates the consequences...

Currently on appeal in New York is an insurance fraud case that involves “fraudulent incorporation” and the defense of an insurance carrier’s decision to withhold payments because of it.The case originated in light of New York law prohibiting...

While not all insider trading violates federal law, some of it does. If you buy, sell or trade securities based on information that only a few individuals have, you may be guilty of a federal crime. Of course, before a prosecutor charges you with violating securities...

The U.S. criminal code is vast. From securities fraud to embezzlement, there is a seemingly endless number of ways to break the law. If you have done something illegal, you want your criminal exposure to be as limited as possible. When investigating potential...

Money laundering is a criminal offense that generally involves making a financial transaction with funds that someone gains through illegal means. Individuals and organizations can both commit money laundering to disguise the source, ownership, location or...