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The DOJ is Continuing to Target Multiple Forms of Fraud Related to COVID-19 in 2023
As the federal government races to get as many people vaccinated against COVID-19 as possible, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is waging a war on a different front. The DOJ has identified several forms of fraud arising out of the pandemic, and it is continuing to aggressively target individuals...
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The IRS Called Me about Tax Fraud. What Do I Need to Know?
Each year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audits and investigates taxpayers across the country who are suspected of underreporting or underpaying their federal tax liability. This includes not only liability for federal income tax, but also unemployment tax, Social Security and Medicare taxes, and federal excise taxes. An IRS audit...
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COVID-19 Fraud Defense Lawyer
Among its many consequences, the COVID-19 pandemic has spawned a variety of legal risks for U.S. companies. This includes the risk of facing civil or criminal charges stemming from a federal COVID-19 fraud investigation. As if companies did not already have enough to worry about during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...
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IRS Fraud Related to COVID-19
Like other federal agencies, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is continuing to enforce individuals' and companies' obligations during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While some tax relief is being offered, the IRS is also pursuing audits and investigations to uncover fraud during the crisis. The economic impacts of the COVID-19...
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What is Government Contract Fraud?
Government contract fraud occurs when there is a misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact made to the government or an omission of a material fact regarding the contracting and procurement process.There are many types of government contract fraud, including compliance fraud, cross-charging and mischarging, violations of the Truth in...
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Embezzlement and Bank Fraud
Embezzlement Overview Embezzlement is a form a theft. Embezzlement occurs when an individual is entrusted with his or her employer's money and this individual converts this money for their own use. A common example of embezzlement is an employee stealing company funds. Embezzlement can be both a state and federal...
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What is Government Grant Fraud?
Federal grants are a critical part of the U.S. economy. Because of this, the selection, awards, and maintenance of government grants are subject to various laws and regulations to maintain the integrity of the system, prevent fraud, and prosecute individuals and entities who have engaged in grant fraud.The federal government...
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What is Federal Program Fraud?
Federal program fraud is a federal offense and refers to the theft of funds from a federal program.The federal government aggressively prosecutes cases of federal program fraud because the fraud involved is against the United States and its federally funded programs.Charges could result in significant fines, imprisonment, or both.Section 666...
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Medical Billing Fraud Allegations Related to Sleep Apnea Implant Therapy
It has been more than 15 years since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) first approved implant therapy as an alternative to continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) machines for the treatment of sleep apnea. Over the past decade and a half, this implant therapy, or implantable treatment, for sleep...
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Healthcare Fraud Involving Home Sleep Studies: What Do California Doctors and Service Providers Need to Know?
A recent trend in healthcare fraud enforcement involves private insurers and the federal government targeting doctors who recommend patients for home sleep studies (HSS) and HSS service providers. Currently, the insurance companies and federal agencies including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
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