A statute of limitations (SOL) is the time limit plaintiffs have to file a civil lawsuit or press criminal charges. When the period is over, plaintiffs can’t seek legal redress for alleged damages. The California statute of limitations for fraud is three years. In California, the fraud statute of limitations begins when the fraud is…
How To Spot Fake Disposable Vapes In California, where recreational marijuana is legal, there have been 28 potential cases of lung disease among people who had recently vaped cannabis products. On August 12th, the CDPH released a health alert regarding healthy adults in Kings County, California, all of whom had been admitted to hospitals and…
COVID-19 has had quite an impact on our lives in many different ways, but there has been an increase in fraud when it comes to the Covid vaccine. The past twelve months have been filled with complaints to the federal government regarding Covid vaccine fraud. With people eager to receive their vaccine, it has become…
People come to the rescue of those in need and help those who are suffering. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the best in people as everyone faces hardships and tragedies from this virus. Sadly, these events also tend to bring out those who would defraud those in need. The fraud plays on the fears…
There has been a lot in the news about cryptocurrency crimes in recent months. Even the FBI has come out with official statements regarding fraud with cryptocurrency and COVID-19 schemes. The U.S. Justice Department has also recently made many references to cryptocurrency and crime. These official entities are stating that digital crimes are on the…
Cryptocurrency is becoming more popular as the Internet expands, and more tech-savvy companies and individuals turn to this alternate form of currency. Cryptocurrency is all digital and is decentralized. This means that this type of currency is managed outside of governments and central bank authorities’ authority. This type of currency has become more popular as…
Healthcare billing fraud costs taxpayers billions of dollars each year. Local, state, and even the federal government are cracking down harder than ever. Even honest mistakes are being investigated and prosecuted, which can put you or your practice through a gauntlet of inquiries, hurt your reputation, and cost a ton in legal fees. While you’ll…
The healthcare industry is one of the most highly regulated industries. Fraud in the healthcare industry ends up costing taxpayers billions of dollars every year. That means both federal and state governments are eager to crack down and eliminate medical fraud at every turn. Organizations even accused of committing healthcare fraud are put through a…
Medical and health care fraud are serious issues. Those who commit medical fraud can be charged with a federal crime. This could result in fines, loss of medical licenses, or jail time. That being said, if you find yourself being questioned regarding or charged with medical fraud, you need a healthcare fraud lawyer. Here’s what…
Whether it’s due to a mistake or intentional deception, medical coding errors are becoming a significant issue in modern medicine. When it comes to healthcare fraud, billing and coding errors are the most common forms. Honest mistakes can even be prosecuted under the False Claims Act. The charges could be either civil or criminal and…
