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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Resigns Following Fraud Conviction

Posted On Tuesday, March 26, 2013
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Just over a month after conviction for misuse of state employees, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Joan Orie Melvin submitted a letter of resignation to Governor Tom Corbett. In the...

Close But No Cigar: Fourth Circuit Finds Error But Affirms Tax Fraud Conviction

Posted On Thursday, March 21, 2013
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The Fourth Circuit recently affirmed the tax fraud conviction of tax preparation consultant Michael R. Woods despite finding error by the trial court in the conduct of Mr. Woods’ trial. ...

High Court To Examine Right To Hearing On Asset Freeze

Posted On Wednesday, March 20, 2013

The Supreme Court agreed this week to review a case that will determine whether a criminal defendant whose assets have been frozen has the right to attack the charges against him at a pretrial...

Former Secaucus Mayor’s Corruption Conviction Upheld: Third Circuit Rejects Argument That Government’s Cross-Examination And Closing Arguments Were Improper

Posted On Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The Third Circuit has affirmed the corruption conviction of Dennis Elwell, former Mayor of Secaucus, New Jersey, finding no merit to numerous issues he raised regarding the conduct of his jury...

Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Remains Top DOJ Criminal Enforcement Priority

Posted On Monday, March 18, 2013
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In February, HHS and DOJ released their Annual Report for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program, describing yet another “record breaking year” in healthcare fraud and abuse...

Recent Convictions And Large Civil Penalties Show Environmental Matters Remain DOJ Priority

Posted On Friday, March 15, 2013
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As the Marcellus Shale boom continues to proliferate across the Mid-Atlantic, those involved with operations and wastewater disposal must remain committed to maintaining and improving compliance...

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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Resigns Following Fraud Conviction

Close But No Cigar: Fourth Circuit Finds Error But Affirms Tax Fraud Conviction

High Court To Examine Right To Hearing On Asset Freeze

Former Secaucus Mayor’s Corruption Conviction Upheld: Third Circuit Rejects Argument That Government’s Cross-Examination And Closing Arguments Were Improper

Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Remains Top DOJ Criminal Enforcement Priority

Recent Convictions And Large Civil Penalties Show Environmental Matters Remain DOJ Priority

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