Over the last several years, fraudsters have created a way to bilk TRICARE and other health insurers out of hundreds of millions of dollars. These fraudsters have set up all inclusive fraud schemes in the area of compound pain creams, where they operate all levels of...
Representation
Year: 2019
Serving as Moderator of Qui Tam CLE Panel Very Productive
I had the pleasure of serving as the moderator at the qui tam litigation group's continuing legal education session at the American Association for Justice's Annual conference this past week. This CLE always gathers those attorneys who immerse themselves in the...
Proving The Work We Do Is Good For the World – $1.4Billiion Settlement Related to Opioid Epidemic
Yesterday, the Department of Justice announced a $1.4 Billion settlement against global consumer conglomerate Reckitt Benckiser Group plc to resolve potential criminal and civil liability related to a federal investigation of the marketing of the opioid addiction...
U.S. Women’s National Team Are World Champs Again!
The Women's World Cup only comes around once every four years. It provides a wonderful opportunity for us to support our women athletes and always makes for an exciting month of soccer! This year did not disappoint. The USWNT's outstanding grit, determination and...
Civility Matters
I have been practicing law for almost three decades. I hold myself up to the highest standard of ethics and professionalism. I am honored to serve as an attorney, and respect all the sacrifice and hard work it took to get here. My least favorite part of...
Ambulance Transport Company Settles False Claims Case for Transporting Where Not Medically Necessary
We see these cases fairly often. Unscrupulous ambulance companies transport patients to the hospital even where not medically necessary. "Medically necessary ambulance transportation requires that a patient's medical condition is such that other methods of...
Generic Drug Makers Faced With Billion Dollar Price Fixing Lawsuit
On Friday, the Attorneys General for 44 states around the Country joined in a complaint filed against four generic drug manufacturers and some individual officers of those companies. The documents accuse the defendants of a complex scheme by which they marked up the...
Small Business Week
This week is small business week in the U.S. Small businesses are integral to our economy. They also provide a more enviornmentally conscious way to shop. They reflect the entrepreneurial spirit which helped build this country. I happily support our local florist,...
The Importance of Lawyers for Small Businesses
Small businesses should prioritize hiring a lawyer to assist them with contracts. It is wise to have a lawyer draft or review any contracts you anticpate entering. Contracts are legally binding and should not be entered into blindly. A lawyer will verify that your...
Compassion
The world is filled with good people. In our day to day lives, sometimes current events blind us to this fact. Take a few moments to watch this Southwest gate agent pay tribute to a veteran and an Arizona State Trooper, 24 years old, who lost his life in the line of...