With Tariffs Ramping Up, Possibility of Customs Duty Fraud Heightens
Recently, the federal government has implemented a raft of tariffs on imports from dozens of countries, including China. Since then, those governments have responded with [...]
Baron & Budd Obtains Record Settlement in Restaurant Revitalization Fraud Lawsuit Against CoreLife Eatery, LLC
A whistleblower, represented by Baron & Budd, came forward with information about the fraudulently obtained grant money. Washington, D.C. – Today, the national law firm [...]
DOJ Files Complaint in Intervention in Baron & Budd Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Walgreens
Walgreens allegedly failed in its duties under the Controlled Substances Act by filling medically unnecessary prescriptions and ignoring red flags. Washington, D.C. -- Yesterday, the [...]
Department of Justice Obtains $8.4 Million Settlement in Baron & Budd Whistleblower Lawsuit Against Food City
Food City allegedly failed in its duties under the Controlled Substances Act to resolve prescription red flags and refuse to fill unusual or medically unnecessary [...]
DOJ Files Complaint in Intervention in Baron & Budd Whistleblower Lawsuit Against CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy allegedly fueled and profited from the opioid epidemic by repeatedly dispensing controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose. Washington, D.C. -- Today, the [...]
New Department of Defense Cyber Rules Could Mean Fraud
Recently, the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) finalized its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rule. The rule is designed to increase protection of sensitive information [...]
CFTC Takes First Ever Action Against Fraud in the Voluntary Carbon Credit Market
Voluntary carbon credit markets allow companies and individuals to offset their carbon emissions by purchasing credits from projects that reduce or remove CO2. Owing to [...]
TD Bank Pleads Guilty to Bank Secrecy Act Violations and Money Laundering Conspiracy, Agrees to Pay $3.1 Billion
Last week, TD Bank N.A. (TDBNA) and its parent company TD Bank US Holding Company (TDBUSH) pleaded guilty to felony charges of conspiring to commit [...]
DOJ Criminal Division Officially Launches Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
Earlier this year, Deputy AG Lisa Monaco announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) was launching a pilot program that would financially reward whistleblowers [...]