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What is a force majeure clause?
Force majeure refers to an act, event, or circumstance that extends beyond someone’s control. If a contract includes a force majeure clause, a participant may be able to cite this clause to get out of...
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The role of confidential informants in white-collar crime
A confidential informant gathers information about a person to use against them in court. If you’re not careful, these individuals can collect evidence as they build a case against you. If you are...
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IRS announces withdrawal process for employee retention credit scams
In March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic shut the country down, the United States Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Through employee retention credit...
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What you need to know about the three main types of fraud
Fraud is a complicated white-collar crime governed by state and federal laws. Understanding when you or your company may be inadvertently at risk of being accused of fraud can be essential to defending...
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Tax season tips to avoid fraud allegations and protect your interests
Tax season is a period often marked by anxiety and confusion for many and becomes a prime time for an increase in white-collar crimes. From the vantage point of white-collar criminal defense, it is...
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Everything you need to know about False Claims Act whistleblowers
The False Claims Act was enacted in 1863 to combat fraud against the federal government by contractors responsible for providing military supplies. Amendments to this Act now encourage individuals or...
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Everything you need to know about presentence investigations in Georgia
After being convicted of a federal offense in Georgia, you may be sentenced to fines, time in custody, or a term of supervised release. Before this happens, the court will perform a pre-sentence...
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Are you committing Medicaid Fraud?
Healthcare providers want to give their Medicaid patients the best care possible. Providing that care requires listening, observing, diagnosing, recommending, and prescribing. Each step comes with a...
View ArticleCommon remedies for a breach of contract
Contracts are the backbone of business transactions, governing agreements between parties and ensuring that obligations are fulfilled. However, when one party fails to uphold their end of the bargain,...
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Recent whistleblower cases and their impact
Federal and state governments recognize the tremendous impact of whistleblowers who disclose evidence of fraud, waste, and abuse involving public funds. To encourage those disclosures, the government...
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