Brian Kuester
Former U.S. Attorney
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
John Sellers
Former DOJ
U.S. Attorney
Joe Brown
Former U.S. Attorney
(Local Counsel)
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
3 Motions To Expect In Federal Civil Litigation
Oberheiden, P.C. Federal-Lawyer.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends When clients think of civil litigation, they often think primarily of the trial at the end of the process. However, before getting to trial, it is important to hire an attorney who can best guide the court to narrow the factual and legal issues...
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Choosing The Proper Venue In Texas
Oberheiden, P.C. Federal-Lawyer.com 888-680-1745 Including Weekends The Law It is often said that the plaintiff has their choice of venue. Of course, this simple statement is not entirely true. While the plaintiff may file their suit in any court where the venue is proper, other considerations may result in dismissal...
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Mistakes to Avoid When Setting Up PGX Laboratories
New PGX laboratories often run into regulatory and compliance problems in the early stages of their development. While each lab is different, and their individual issues are unique, this entry addresses some of the most common problem areas for a new laboratory: Establishing an Effective Compliance Department. An engaged and...
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How to Defend PGX Laboratories Against Healthcare Fraud Charges
The Government’s Allegations Over the past few years, the United States government has placed a particular focus on detecting and prosecuting healthcare fraud among laboratories, even issuing several Special Fraud Alerts regarding common types of fraud committed by laboratories. Federal investigators are currently scrutinizing financial relationships between laboratories and referring...
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What You Should Do When a Qui Tam Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Your Business
Qui tam lawsuits result in billions of dollars of loss to companies every year (in 2015, False Claims Act qui tam lawsuits resulted in over $2.8 billion in payments to the federal government). If you believe a qui tam lawsuit may have been filed against your company, it is important...
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DOJ Investigation? What You Should Do When You Are Under Investigation by the Department of Justice
Any investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ), whether into yourself or your business, is a very serious matter. You should take proactive steps to protect yourself and your business before any charges are filed against you. Having the right attorneys at the right time may even allow you to...
Read moreWhat To Do If You’re Under FBI Investigation
We defend individuals and corporationswho have been charged with a crime by the FBI. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a primary federal law enforcement agency for investigating many white collar federal crimes. It investigates potential fraud in both federal and private programs. The FBI works under the supervision...
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What You Should Do When You Are Under Investigation for Mail Fraud?
About the United States Postal Inspection Service The United States Postal Service (“USPS”) is an executive agency within the federal government that manages the country’s national mail service. The USPS is also tasked with protecting the national mail service from criminal misuse and investigating crimes that may adversely affect the...
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What You Should Do When You Are Under Stark Law Investigation?
About the Stark Law The Stark Law (42 U.S.C. § 1395nn), also known as the Physician Self-Referral Law, imposes limitations on a physician’s right to refer patients to medical service providers in which the physician (or a family member of the physician) has a financial interest or a financial relationship....
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What You Should Do When You Are Under Investigation by the HHS-OIG
Facing an investigation by the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS-OIG) is an extremely serious matter. The OIG often works closely with the FBI and you should take quick, effective action to ensure that the investigation does not result in civil or...
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