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
Why Should You Try to Prove “No Intent” in a False Claims Act Investigation or Other Federal Criminal Case?
In federal cases involving allegations of healthcare fraud and various other white-collar offenses, the difference between facing criminal charges and civil charges (or no charges at all) is often the element of criminal "intent." If you are being targeted under a statute such as the False Claims Act that includes...
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Criminal ERISA Investigations Targeting Multiemployer Retirement Plans (MEPs)
As explained by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), “[a] multiemployer plan is a collectively bargained plan maintained by more than one employer, usually within the same or related industries, and a labor union. These plans are often referred to as ‘Taft-Hartley plans.’” Multiemployer plans can often be cost-effective options...
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Criminal ERISA Enforcement Involving Pensions and 401(k) Plans
Employer-sponsored retirement plans are subject to the requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (more-commonly known by its acronym, “ERISA”). While ERISA violations involving pensions and 401(k) plans have the potential to lead to civil litigation – including potential class action litigation – an even greater risk...
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Fraud Under ERISA: Fighting Criminal Charges Against Business Owners, Plan Managers, Trustees, and Other Individuals
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (more-commonly known by its acronym, “ERISA”) is a federal statute that imposes affirmative obligations and other requirements in relation to the management of employer-sponsored retirement and benefit plans. ERISA exists in order to protect plan participants’ retirement savings and other accumulated benefits,...
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What Can Turn a Lawyer into a Target?
Contact Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys at Oberheiden P.C. to Make Sure Your Law License and Your Freedom Are Protected When the FBI Investigates You Given the number of lawyers in the United States, criminal prosecutions of lawyers appear to be a statistical anomaly. Obviously, any lawyer can be charged just...
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Do You Have Grounds to Sue? Understanding When Healthcare Providers Should Take Legal Action Against Former Employees, Vendors, and Competitors
Knowledgeable Federal Attorneys for Healthcare Litigation As a healthcare provider, you have enough to worry about without disgruntled former employees, vendors, and competitors interfering with your business or practice. From HIPAA compliance to avoiding mistakes under the Medicare billing regulations, avoiding legal issues is a constant struggle for physicians, pharmacists,...
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Defending Against Claims of Employment Discrimination: What Employers Need to Know
Qualified Federal Employment Discrimination Lawyers Discrimination claims can lead to financial and reputational harm for employers; and, with the recent media coverage of several high-profile sexual harassment allegations, employers in all industries need to be prepared to take appropriate action at the first sign of a potential problem. While numerous...
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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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