Nicholas B. Johnson
Former Prosecutor
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
John Sellers
Former DOJ
U.S. Attorney
Linda Julin McNamara
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
How to Launch a Hedge Fund: Legal Requirements
Learn About Some of the Key Legal Considerations Involved in Launching Hedge Funds in the United States The hedge fund industry is heavily regulated at the state and federal levels. From assets under management to choosing whether to work with only accredited investors, several factors can affect individual hedge funds’...
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What are the Red Flags for PPP Loan Fraud?
Last Updated: 08-05-2026 Due to a high volume of calls, we are unable to take on more PPP clients at this time. However, we have created a list of PPP resources that should help you with any challenges that you might have. PPP Resources: Find an attorney to defend...
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What are the Charges for PPP Loan Fraud?
Last Updated: 08-05-2026 Due to a high volume of calls, we are able to only take those PPP clients who have received a PPP loan greater than $100,000. If your loan is less, we have created a list of PPP resources that should help you with any challenges that you...
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Does a Subpoena Have to Be Served in Person?
Last Updated: 08-05-2026 Being served with a subpoena immediately leaves you with lots of questions, and the subpoena itself provides very few answers. It also provides you with very little time to get your bearings and make the decisions you need to make in order to protect yourself. If you...
Read more I Received a DOJ, U.S. Attorney, or FBI Target Letter… Now What?
Last Updated: 08-04-2026 Call the Federal Defense Law Firm and Former Justice Department Prosecutors of Oberheiden P.C. Today: Free & Confidential There are two ways to look at an FBI target letter The obvious way is to see the seriousness of its message; after all, Federal Bureau of Investigation target...
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Understanding SEC Investigations
Last Updated: 08-04-2026 What happens during SEC investigations? Our federal securities fraud defense lawyers explain. Attorney John W. SellersSEC Investigations Team LeadFormer DOJ Trial Attorney Each year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brings hundreds of civil and administrative enforcement actions against individuals and companies for violations of the...
Read moreGeneral Services Administration (GSA) Joins White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud
Last Updated: 06-23-2026 The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has joined the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, which is chaired by Vice President J.D. Vance. As a member of the Task Force, the GSA will focus specifically on using its data and resources to expose fraud, waste, and...
Read moreDEA “Operation Meltdown” Targets Illegal Online Pharmacies
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently announced a crackdown on online pharmacies selling diverted and counterfeit medications. According to the DEA’s press release, the crackdown began when the DEA’s Rocky Mountain Field Division launched an investigation in 2022, and it has subsequently spread across the United States and around...
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Operation Royal Flush: The NBA Gambling Takedown
FBI and Federal Prosecutors Target Coaches, Players and Mafia Members in Alleged NBA Gambling Scandal According to reports, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and federal prosecutors in New York are in the process of executing a large-scale takedown targeting current and former NBA players and coaches as well as...
Read more DOJ Devotes Additional Resources to Prosecuting Tariff Evasion
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is devoting additional resources to targeting tariff evasion within the United States, including at ports of entry. While enforcement efforts targeting importers and other U.S. businesses have traditionally been civil in nature, recent activity at the DOJ indicates that the Department intends to pursue...
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