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Fraud Documentation

Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
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Qlarant, Novitas Audits Escalate as Medicare Skin Substitutes Spending Hits $1.6 Billion, CMS Seeks Evidence of Clinical...

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The wound care industry faces unprecedented scrutiny as Medicare Part B expenditures for skin substitutes exceeded $1.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2023 alone. The spending surge has triggered a wave of skin substitute...more

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What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Overseeing Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders

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We have received requests to publish a comprehensive set of Customs and import compliance best practices that covers all aspects of importation and supply chain management. As part of this series, the topic this week is best...more

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Research Misconduct: ORI Issues Final Rule with Modernized and Streamlined Regulations

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On September 17, 2024, the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) issued a final rule adopting changes to federal regulations governing research misconduct involving federally funded research (Final Rule). The regulations have...more

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Effective Strategies for Handling Construction Defect Claims

In 2022, North Carolina was bustling with new construction projects, ranking as the sixth highest state for newly built homes. With so much building going on, construction defect claims are bound to pop up. These claims can...more

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FHA Changes its Defect Taxonomy for Originators and Services

Over the past month, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has enacted and proposed several changes to its Defect Taxonomy. The Defect Taxonomy is contained in Appendix 8 to FHA Handbook 4000.1. The Defect Taxonomy was...more

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A Comprehensive Overview of the 2023 Commercial Fraud Law

UAE introduces Federal Decree-Law No. 42/2023 to Combat Commercial Fraud, repealing Federal Law No. 19/2016, and emphasizing a comprehensive legal framework. The new law aims to protect consumers, preserve goods' integrity,...more

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PPP Loan Audits Could Affect Millions of Borrowers

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In March 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law establishing, among other things, the Payment Protection Program (PPP) administered...more

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Wire-Fraud, Data Breach, and Phishing: A Live Action Role Play for In House Counsel

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At the recent In-House Counsel Seminar, three Ward and Smith attorneys presented a realistic role play response to an incidence of wire fraud, addressing red flags associated with fraudulent communications, corporate incident...more

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How Should Florida Community Associations Answer Residents’ Requests for Emotional Support Animals?

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A right to an emotional support animal has been a heavily discussed topic for years, especially for certain extreme requests involving the use of an exotic animal for emotional support purposes, or when there is a claim that...more

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Fraud Investigations into COVID-Era PPP and EIDL Loans Increasing

The Department of Justice continues to have its task forces throughout the U.S. investigate and prosecute fraudulent use of funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) programs...more

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FTC Authorizes Use of Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) for AI-related Products and Services

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On November 21, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it has approved an omnibus resolution authorizing the use of compulsory process in non-public investigations involving products and services that use or claim...more

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Leveraging Integrity Monitors to Safeguard Corporate Resources

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Corporate entities have significant responsibilities in managing and allocating resources effectively. The need to ensure proper use of funds for critical development and construction projects, as well as other large-scale...more

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Illinois Appellate Court Confirms That the Statute of Limitations Commences Once the Plaintiff Has Sufficient Evidence to Know of...

Brief Summary - Plaintiff, Nancy Malek (plaintiff), filed a complaint against her now ex-husband’s counsel, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. (defendant or C&T), alleging that the defendant aided and abetted a fraudulent transfer of...more

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Essential Steps for Protecting Your Company in a Fraud Investigation

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Fraud is a pervasive issue that affects businesses, organizations, and individuals across various industries. Often, an organization is surprised to find itself a victim of fraud, especially when the perpetrator is a trusted...more

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The Minority Shareholder’s Arrows Are Still Sharp in the Quiver: Claims Available to Oppressed Minority Shareholders under Texas...

The seven-year anniversary of the Texas Supreme Court’s decision in Ritchie v. Rupee has come and gone, and the court’s holding from 2014 remains the law: Minority shareholders in Texas private companies do not have a cause...more

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Recent Appellate Court Decision Provides Guidance For Investigating Intermittent FMLA Abuse

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Intermittent FMLA leave can be a source of frustration for employers even when it is used appropriately because it complicates staffing and planning and interrupts business operations. But when an employee’s use of...more

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