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Understanding White Collar Crime

NOTE: This article was updated to reflect 2018 changes to U.S. federal law with passage of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391). Signed into law on December 21, 2018, this act aims to reduce criminal recidivism, provide incentives for good behavior, affect correctional reforms, and reconfigure sentencing requirements. “White…
Sami Azhari
February 3, 2024
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What is PPP Loan Fraud?

As part of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was enacted as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) in April 2020 and administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in collaboration with participating lenders. The PPP has…
Sami Azhari
June 20, 2023
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How Does the CARES Act Detect Fraud?

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Public Law 116-136) was signed into law on March 27, 2020, in response to the economic hardships many faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. As one of the largest economic relief packages in United States history, the CARES Act and the various…
Sami Azhari
April 1, 2023
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Proof of an agreement is necessary for conspiracy charges

NOTE: After December 21, 2018, the effective date of the First Step Act (P.L. 115- 391), the U.S. criminal justice system has experienced numerous adjustments. Consequently, the following page has new material to clarify how low-level offenders can earn credits for time served. 18 U.S. Code § 371 Most conspiracy…
Sami Azhari
November 15, 2021
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How Does Federal Law Define & Punish Medicare Fraud?

U.S. federal law includes strict prohibitions against fraud committed in the Medicare or larger health care context. In terms of Medicare, specifically, it is a health insurance program offered by the U.S. federal government. Under this program, individuals and those over 65 years old can receive medical benefits and services.…
Sami Azhari
April 19, 2021
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