In August 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a significant expansion of its Northeast Health Care Fraud Strike Force into Philadelphia, teaming with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to expand health c… Read More

Civil lawsuits and federal criminal investigations may appear to be unrelated, but in the world of securities litigation, one can lead to the other. A shareholder complaint, a class action, or an SEC enforcement action can attract the attention of fe… Read More

The increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by lawyers is reshaping the practice of law in unprecedented ways. These changes are prompting an important dialogue among attorneys, judges, and others in the legal field about the appropriate… Read More

Medicare fraud using fraudulent identities occurs when someone uses another individual’s personal information, like their name, Social Security number, or Medicare number, to submit fraudulent claims for Medicare reimbursement. The US Department of… Read More

Every year, in an effort to promote uniformity and consistency in federal sentencing nationwide, the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) publishes proposed amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. The USSC begins by identifying its pro… Read More

Many people believe pandemic relief fraud is a thing of the past, but the federal government continues to identify, investigate, and prosecute fraudulent pandemic relief claims in 2026. In many cases, these investigations are part of broader enforcem… Read More

As the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more commonplace, attorneys and the legal system will be called upon to address its use and application including the growing role of AI evidence in litigation. While this nascent technology offers p… Read More

Under President Trump, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has significantly realigned its enforcement priorities, focusing on issues that impact national security, violent crime, and economic integrity. While many of the same laws remain in place, the m… Read More