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Winning in Court Doesn’t Mean It’s Over: Reinstating Your Professional License After a Criminal Case
Executive Summary: Winning a criminal case doesn't end the consequences for licensed professionals. In Florida, you must report findings of guilt to your licensing board within strict deadlines. Even without a conviction, arrests and complaints can trigger disciplinary actions. Reinstating a suspended license may require…
Facing Federal Charges for Online Enticement or Child Pornography? Here’s What You Need to Know
Executive Summary: Federal crimes involving online communication with minors, such as enticement, attempted production, or possession of child pornography, carry mandatory minimums ranging from 5 to 15 years. These charges often begin with online chats, undercover stings, or reports from third parties like computer repair…
What Counts as Fraud? 6 Federal Offenses You Should Know About
Executive Summary: Fraud charges cover a broad range of conduct, including Medicare fraud, securities fraud, tax fraud, mail and wire fraud, mortgage fraud, and private insurance fraud (EKRA). These cases are often prosecuted at the federal level and can involve severe penalties. Professionals and business…
What You Need to Know About the Big Changes to Federal Sentencing That Just Went Into Effect
Executive Summary: Significant changes to the federal sentencing guidelines took effect on November 1, 2025. Key updates include clarification of enhancements for physical restraint and firearms, new leniency for low-level drug offenders, harsher penalties for machinegun conversion devices, and a lower mental state requirement for…
What Is the DOJ Focusing on Now? 7 White Collar Offenses You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Executive Summary: The DOJ is increasing criminal enforcement in 7 key areas: healthcare fraud (including private insurance), COVID-19 relief fraud, crypto fraud, corporate compliance failures, antitrust violations, securities fraud, and public corruption. Meanwhile, the underfunding of court-appointed defense is creating systemic issues in federal courts.…
What You Need to Know About EKRA and Private Insurance Fraud Charges
If you work in healthcare, especially in addiction treatment, labs, or recovery homes, you’ve likely heard about EKRA. But many people don’t realize how serious it is until they’re already under investigation. EKRA, short for the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, is a federal law…
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