If you are a Medicaid provider in New York, you will likely face at least one audit by the Office of the Medicaid Inspector General. Unlike a targeted investigation, an audit does not necessarily mean you are under suspicion for fraud. However, a routine audit...
The United States Constitution provides specific protections for people in this country. One of these protections is that you aren't to be subjected to double jeopardy. This is a confusing principle for some people; however, if you are facing court proceedings, you...
Pharmacists are responsible for prescribing medication to patients. They can prescribe a wide range of opioids, and as a result, their prescription pads occasionally become targets of theft for addicts looking to have a reliable source of the drug. If patients acquire...
Coming up with a criminal-defense strategy is a complex undertaking that involves more work than most people realize. When you are the defendant in a case, you have to work with an attorney who you can trust. There are many different things that people consider when...
Forgery is a white collar crime that can be very serious. There are several things that comprise forgery. However, there are some instances in which criminal charges won't be filed. It is important to understand exactly what constitutes forgery so that you can ensure...
White-collar offenses are more prevalent in our society than many people think. The FBI tells us that the annual cost of white-collar misbehavior is more than $500 billion.Insider trading is one example of an illegal activity that is nonviolent in nature. In fact, to...
If you were a fan of the hit 90s sitcom “Roseanne,” you might have been excited when the series returned to network television this year for a sequel season. The reboot was an overnight success, prompting the American Broadcasting Company to immediately...
The sentencing of a former securities and insurance agent on July 23, 2018, illustrates that, in time, a scheme to defraud innocent people will be discovered. However, in the case of Kevin Wanner, the argument put forth by the defense kept Wanner from having to serve...
Securities are under strict regulation. It is illegal to manipulate financial markets and deceive investors. Securities fraud may involve:Corporate stocksInvestment contractsBanknotesMunicipal bondsSecurities fraud takes place if you are involved in an investment...
When you are out of work, it can be a struggle to make ends meet. Your unemployment benefits are valuable lifeline for people during these times.For those seeking benefits or afraid of losing benefits, it can be tempting to bend the truth, but be warned. Lying to the...