Civil Litigation
Middle Tennessee Federal Criminal Defense Law Blog
Pump-and-dump: A prevalent securities fraud
If a deal is advertised as “too good to be true,” it probably is, as is the case in the scheme known as “pump-and-dump” — a type of securities fraud. It’s a white-collar crime that has become more prevalent through the internet and especially in recent years as...
If you unbundle medical charges, that might be billing fraud
Both private insurance companies and federal insurance programs negotiate repayment schedules with medical providers such as hospitals and physician's offices to control costs. Agreeing to certain costs and terms are what make your practice an in-network care provider...
Why embezzlement carries more social stigma than other theft
Theft is a very common form of crime that involves one person intentionally depriving another of an asset for personal gain. Theft takes many forms, ranging from burglary, which involves someone stealing items from someone else's property, to retail fraud or...
Don’t commit tax fraud or take risks because of coronavirus
As the tax season comes closer to an end, many people are happy to see it go. If you haven’t yet filed your taxes and are worried that you’ll need to pay out too much in the midst of the current economic crisis, think carefully about what you do next. When there is a...
Does Facebook violate a ‘no contact order?’
You have a “no contact order” or a restraining order against you, taken out by an old romantic partner. You know that it means you can’t call them, go to their home or go visit them at work. They worried for their safety -- even if you know you’d never harm them --...
Do you work in the mortgage industry? Don’t commit fraud
As a mortgage industry professional, you’re familiar with all the laws, rules and regulations that govern what you can and can’t do. But even though you know right from wrong, there may come a time when you make an honest mistake or go down the wrong path for what you...
How electronic health records are leading to fraud investigations
Electronic health record (EHR) software was designed to keep patients safer. Aside from just eliminating problems with clarity and readability in handwritten medical records, EHRs were supposed to make it easy for physicians to coordinate patient care with other...
Tennessee-based engineer is charged by federal prosecutors
One may not think that the coating inside a soda can would get someone into trouble, let alone federal criminal charges. But any valuable information can become part of an alleged criminal act if it was shared illegally, and people facing these sorts of charges need a...
Forgery is a serious crime with serious consequences
When it comes to financial documentation, the temptation to forge documents is too great for some people to turn down. As one of the most serious white collar crimes, a forgery conviction can result in a large fine and imprisonment among other consequences.There are...
Common examples of mail fraud
The phrase "mail fraud" is a broad definition that encompasses any scheme designed to deprive another person of property via the United States postal service.As a federal offense, a mail fraud conviction can result in serious penalties, including but not limited to,...
