The death of actor Matthew Perry was a surprise in October of 2023. He had made a name for himself in the 1990s as Chandler Bing on the show Friends. His unexpected passing happened when he was found in a hot tub, where he had apparently drowned. However, an...
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Could an event promoter face fraud charges over cancellations?
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | May 27, 2024 | Fraud
Trying to establish a new festival or event can be a challenging endeavor. Those hired for marketing and promoting work often need to make the event seem as exciting as possible to trigger the fear of missing out in prospective attendees. Often, those actually...
Is cryptocurrency a huge financial fraud?
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | May 22, 2024 | Fraud
Some investors call cryptocurrency the future of finance, while others believe it’s another fad. Still, the concept has been around for over 40 years, and Bitcoin was introduced in 2009, so cryptocurrency may be here to stay. However, the concept of cryptocurrency is...
3 fraud and abuse laws every physician should know
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Apr 27, 2024 | Fraud
Physicians are regarded as being trustworthy and caring. In the highly regulated healthcare field, they understand that their practices should align with state and federal laws concerning fraud and abuse. Non-compliance with these regulations can result in severe...
What are the 2 main types of mortgage fraud?
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Mar 31, 2024 | Fraud
Mortgage fraud is one of the most common white-collar crimes committed in the United States. People frequently think of mortgage fraud as the result of some complex scheme, which is true in some cases. However, the average case of mortgage fraud may simply involve a...
Phantom claims can lead to pharmacy billing fraud charges
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Mar 26, 2024 | Fraud
Those who want to work as a pharmacist require years of education to secure professional licensing. They attend graduate school after securing an undergraduate degree and must pass state tests to work as licensed pharmacists. Many of these educated professionals begin...
Understanding kickback allegations in California
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Feb 26, 2024 | Fraud
If you've been accused of taking a kickback in California, it's essential to navigate the situation with clarity and awareness of your rights. Kickback accusations can carry serious consequences, both legally and professionally. Here's what you need to know. Kickbacks...
3 medical billing practices that can lead to fraud charges
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Nov 27, 2023 | Fraud
Providing patient care is the service that medical professionals offer. Frequently, they do not receive payment for those services directly from patients. Instead, they bill insurance companies. Sometimes, the party paying insurance claims are state insurance...
Fyre Festival 2 tickets go on sale
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Oct 26, 2023 | Fraud
A concert is being planned for a remote location in the Caribbean islands. It’s called Fyre Festival 2, and it is the follow-up to the Fyre Festival that happened roughly six years ago. Tickets are on sale now, allowing guests to attend the concert, screen a...
Understanding the intricacies of wire fraud
On Behalf of The Kaufman Law Group | Jun 20, 2023 | Fraud
Accusing someone in California of wire fraud means alleging that they have committed fraud by using one or more forms of communication transmitted via radio, television, internet, fax or any other form of wire. Wire fraud is a serious charge that can carry substantial...
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