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What You Need to Know About the Big Changes to Federal Sentencing That Just Went Into Effect

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Nov 18, 2025

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…

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What Is the DOJ Focusing on Now? 7 White Collar Offenses You Can’t Afford to Ignore

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Oct 17, 2025

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.…

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What You Need to Know About EKRA and Private Insurance Fraud Charges

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Sep 18, 2025

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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