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FFIEC Compliance
FFIEC COMPLIANCE: WHY IT MATTERS AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF Financial institutions that were established to handle people’s money face strict rules. These rules exist to prevent wrongdoing such as money laundering, fraud, and other illegal conduct. One important set of rules comes from the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC), which is an interagency […]
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FCPA VIOLATION OVERVIEW We are Spodek Law Group, a premier, and award winning, New York / Federal criminal defense law firm, created by Todd Spodek. If you’re on our website, it’s probably because you’re worried about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and how it could upend your entire future. Let’s be very direct: if […]
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CONGRESSIONAL SUBPOENAS: WHAT HAPPENS WHEN CONGRESS TARGETS A PRIVATE CITIZEN AS SEEN ON CAPITOL HILL, IN FEDERAL COURTROOMS, AND ALL MAJOR NEWS OUTLETS. If a committee on the Hill drops a subpoena on your doorstep, you are not dealing with a polite request. You are dealing with the plain, constitutional power of Congress to compel […]
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FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 45 (SUBPOENAS) AS SEEN ON MAJOR NEWS OUTLETS If you’re dealing with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45, it means someone is using a subpoena to command you (or a third party) to appear in court or turn over documents and other evidence. You do not have an option to […]
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SECURITIES LITIGATION, SEC FRAUD DEFENSE, AND STOCK FRAUD We are Spodek Law Group, a top rated Federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek, and we’re not here to sugarcoat anything at all. If you’re facing criminal allegations of stock fraud or Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) violations, it means you could be up against […]
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SECURITIES LITIGATION SEC FRAUD DEFENSE SHORT SELLING ABUSE If you think securities fraud isn’t serious, you’re kidding yourself. Charges related to short selling abuse or SEC fraud can ruin your life—if you let them. At Spodek Law Group, we understand that facing an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is not a simple […]
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SECURITIES LITIGATION: SEC RULE 144A If you’re reading this, it’s because you want clarity on how Rule 144A under federal securities regulations can impact you, and what might happen if you run afoul of the law. At Spodek Law Group – a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek – we know that […]
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FTC DEFENSE COMPLIANCE TIPS Spodek Law Group, is a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek, and we have over 50 years of combined experience. We are dedicated to helping you navigate the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations that were enacted to protect consumers, and we fight to ensure our clients are treated […]
read moreHealthcare Compliance DEA Matters Pharmacy Red Flags Opioid Medications
HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE & DEA MATTERS: WHAT EVERY PHARMACIST MUST KNOW ABOUT RED FLAGS AND OPIOID DISPENSING If you own, manage, or dispense for a pharmacy, you’re in the DEA’s crosshairs the moment a single oxycodone tablet leaves your counter without airtight documentation. No excuses. The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) gives federal agents sweeping power to […]
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Healthcare Compliance – DEA Matters Letter of Admonition REALITY CHECK. If you hold a DEA registration and you receive a Letter of Admonition (LOA), you just got a bright‑red warning flare from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. It is not a criminal charge, yet it sits on your compliance record forever, and the next misstep can trigger an Immediate Suspension Order, civil penalties […]
read moreHealthcare Compliance Increase VA Fraud Investigations
HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE UPTICK TRIGGERS MORE VA FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS Here’s the situation: Regulators who were focused on other parts of the healthcare system have turned their attention toward possible fraud in VA benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA.gov) works with providers who serve veterans, and the government is worried about improper billing, overcharging, or other […]
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HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE AND THE ANTI-KICKBACK STATUTE You need to hear this: The federal government is on high alert for healthcare providers who violate the Anti-Kickback Statute (OIG.HHS.gov), because it sees fraudulent referrals as a direct threat to patient trust and taxpayer dollars. If your practice, clinic, or hospital is not squeaky clean with its financial […]
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PHARMACY AUDIT LAWYER: PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS Surprise audits are no joke in the pharmacy world. One day, you might be handling prescriptions like usual, and then out of nowhere, you receive a notice that was delivered by a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) or a government agency, telling you your records are about to be examined […]
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MEDICARE MAC AUDITS — THE FEDERAL SPOTLIGHT YOU CAN’T IGNORE If you think a Medicare Administrative Contractor audit is “routine paperwork,” you’re wrong. It’s a federally backed investigation into your billing integrity, and it can bankrupt a clinic that handles everything else flawlessly. AS SEEN BY CMS — WHAT A MAC AUDIT REALLY IS Medicare Administrative Contractors (CMS.gov/Medicare) process $400‑plus billion in claims annually. Congress […]
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MEDICAID AUDITS If you accept payments from Medicaid, you need to know that government auditors can review your claims at any time. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program, so both federal and state agencies may investigate your billing. Audits can be stressful, but if you understand what to expect, it becomes easier to […]
read moreIs Your Company Under Investigation by BIS CPB DOS or OFAC for Import Export Violations
IS YOUR COMPANY UNDER INVESTIGATION BY BIS, CBP, DOS, OR OFAC FOR IMPORT EXPORT VIOLATIONS? UNDERSTANDING WHY THIS MATTERS Companies that are involved in trade often face scrutiny from agencies that are responsible for enforcing import and export laws. If you are being investigated by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the U.S. Customs […]
read moreFederal Compliance and Defense Representation for Importers
FEDERAL COMPLIANCE AND CRIMINAL DEFENSE FOR U.S. IMPORTERS If you import goods into the United States, you have to follow many federal rules. Customs (CBP), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and other agencies inspect and monitor shipments. If they find major errors in your paperwork, or see something suspicious, you might end up investigated for crimes. […]
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BILLING FRAUD EXPLAINED: WHAT IT IS AND HOW WE FIGHT IT By Spodek Law Group, a top rated, nationwide criminal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek Billing fraud is a term that refers to any dishonest act, or scheme, that was designed to cheat individuals, insurers, or government agencies out of money. This crime […]
read moreIs your company being investigated for PPP loan fraud
Is Your Company Being Investigated for PPP Loan Fraud? Spodek Law Group, a top rated, nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek, is here to give you a brutally honest reality check. If you’ve received a letter or a phone call suggesting that federal authorities are looking into your company’s Paycheck Protection Program […]
read moreCommon mistakes with OWCP billing
COMMON MISTAKES WITH OWCP BILLING OWCP BILLING: If you work with federal employees who have job-related injuries, you already know that the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) is the agency that processes their medical claims. On the surface, it might sound simple: you treat the patient, you submit the paperwork, and you get paid. […]
read moreCivil and criminal penalties for hiring illegal workers
Civil And Criminal Penalties For Hiring Illegal Workers: Know The Risks Why This Matters So Much: If you run a business in the United States, you can’t afford to ignore laws about hiring employees. The federal government watches employers closely, and penalties for hiring illegal workers, who are not authorized to work, can be severe […]
read moreWhat are the levels of intent in federal criminal cases
UNDERSTANDING THE LEVELS OF INTENT IN FEDERAL CRIMINAL CASES Intent matters. If you ever find yourself in a federal criminal case, intent is often the center of everything. Prosecutors who decide whether to charge you—and judges who decide how to sentence you—pay close attention to your state of mind and they’re looking for criminal intent. […]
read moreThe ultimate guide to the federal counterfeiting statutes
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL COUNTERFEITING STATUTES Counterfeiting is no joke. If the government accuses you of creating or passing fake currency, you face the possibility of serious legal penalties. There is a set of federal counterfeiting statutes, found in Title 18 of the U.S. Code, that govern such crimes. Prosecutors who believe you […]
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RESPONDING TO ICE WORKPLACE SEARCH WARRANTS AS SEEN ON MAJOR NEWS OUTLETS – We are Spodek Law Group, a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek. We’ve handled high-profile cases, and we understand the fear you feel when Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) appears. You might be worried about arrests, heavy penalties, or […]
read moreThe ultimate guide to the federal insurance fraud statute
FEDERAL INSURANCE FRAUD STATUTE If you’re on our website, it’s because you’re in legal trouble and need the best possible attorney. We get it, and we take this very seriously. Our law firm, Spodek Law Group, is a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek. We have over 50 years of combined experience […]
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BROKER INVESTIGATION DEFENSE STRATEGIES If you’re reading, you’re worried, and that’s smart, because when FINRA’s Office of Enforcement decides you’re worth its time, it rarely backs off, and every missed deadline ‑‑ even a day late ‑‑ snowballs into bigger problems, eventually turning an administrative probe into a career‑ending sanction. We don’t sugar‑coat. We fix things. First Reality Check—Why Regulators Care, even when the loss […]
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DRUG DIVERSION INVESTIGATIONS Drug diversion investigations are serious inquiries that focus on the misuse of prescription medications. Officers who are assigned to these cases often look for doctors, nurses, pharmacists, or regular individuals who may be involved in illegal activities such as stealing medication or forging prescriptions. If you find yourself under investigation, you need […]
read moreThe FINRA 8210 letter what to do if you receive one
FINRA 8210 LETTER: WHAT IT IS AND WHY YOU MUST TAKE IT SERIOUSLY If you’re in the securities industry—especially in places like NYC or Long Island—you already know FINRA can investigate alleged misconduct. When you get a FINRA 8210 letter, it’s not a casual request; it’s a serious demand for documents, testimony, or other information. […]
read moreHow to be compliant with cardiac testing for lab executives and cardiologists
How to Be Compliant with Cardiac Testing for Lab Executives and Cardiologists AS SEEN ON major medical bulletins and government health alerts, cardiac testing has become a top priority for labs and cardiology practices nationwide. It’s not just about reading an EKG—it’s about running your entire operation in a way that was designed to satisfy […]
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OIG INVESTIGATIONS COMPLIANCE AND DEFENSE FOR LABS If your laboratory is under investigation by the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for alleged wrongdoing, you could face serious consequences, like crippling fines and prison time. These penalties can destroy your lab’s reputation, and they can stop you from doing business in the future. At Spodek Law […]
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