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Subpoenas Rule 45
Contents1 FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 45 (SUBPOENAS)1.1 WHAT IS A RULE 45 SUBPOENA?1.1.1 What is the rule 45 for subpoenas?1.2 IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT SERVICE1.3 CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE1.4 HOW TO OBJECT OR CHALLENGE A SUBPOENA1.4.1 How many days to respond to a rule 45 subpoena?1.5 HOW WE DEFEND YOU1.6 LOCAL NUANCE IN NYC AND BEYOND1.7 […]
read moreSecurities Litigation SEC Fraud Defense Stock Fraud
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 […]
read moreSecurities Litigation SEC Rule 144a
Contents1 SECURITIES LITIGATION: SEC RULE 144A1.1 UNDERSTANDING RULE 144A1.2 PENALTIES, CRIMES, AND PUNISHMENT1.3 HOW WE DEFEND YOU1.4 ONE CRUCIAL POINT TO REMEMBER1.5 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES1.6 FAQ QUICK-REFERENCE TABLE1.7 CALL TO ACTION 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, […]
read moreFTC Defense Penalty Offense Authority
Contents1 The FTC’s New Enforcement Powers Changed Everything in 20222 What Makes A Penalty Offense Different From Regular FTC Violations3 The List That Every Business Owner Needs to Know About4 How We’ve Seen Enforcement Play Out Since Implementation5 Building on Those Enforcement Patterns – Defense Strategy6 Taking the Documentation Further — The Proactive Defense Framework7 […]
read moreFTC Defense Compliance Tips
Contents1 FTC DEFENSE COMPLIANCE TIPS1.1 WHY FTC COMPLIANCE MATTERS1.2 REAL PENALTIES AND CRIMES1.3 STRATEGIES FOR DEFENSE1.4 POINTS OF VIEW1.5 COMMON COMPLIANCE GAPS1.5.1 What are the most common FTC violations?1.6 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP CAN HELP1.7 FAQ QUICK-REFERENCE TABLE1.8 FINAL THOUGHTS1.9 DISCLAIMER FTC DEFENSE COMPLIANCE TIPS Spodek Law Group, is a nationwide federal defense law firm […]
read moreCriminal Law PPP Loan Fraud Repayment Request
Contents1 How Voluntary Repayment,, Became The Government’s Perfect Trap2 When Repayment Requests Arrive,Your Clock Starts Ticking2.1 Will PPP loan fraud be investigated?3 Real Business Owners NowServing Decades Because They Repaid3.1 Is PPP loan fraud a felony?4 Why 2025’s Enforcement Changes Made Repayment Deadly4.1 What happens if someone lies to get a PPP loan?5 Defending Against […]
read moreHealthcare Compliance DEA Matters Pharmacy Red Flags Opioid Medications
Contents1 HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE & DEA MATTERS: WHAT EVERY PHARMACIST MUST KNOW ABOUT RED FLAGS AND OPIOID DISPENSING1.1 THE LEGAL FOUNDATION: WHY THE DEA CARES1.2 THE RED FLAGS THAT GET PHARMACIES SHUT DOWN1.2.1 What are the red flags for DEA Pharmacy?1.2.2 What is the red flag rule in pharmacy?1.2.3 Which are four red flags on controlled […]
read moreHealthcare Compliance DEA Matters Letter of Admonition
Contents1 Healthcare Compliance – DEA Matters Letter of Admonition1.1 What Exactly Is a DEA Letter of Admonition?1.1.1 What is a letter of admonition from the DEA?1.2 Common Violations That Trigger an LOA1.2.1 Why would I get a letter from the DEA?1.3 Strategic Gap Analysis – Where Most Providers Fail1.4 Your First 72 Hours After Receiving the LOA1.5 Penalties If You Blow It Off1.6 Defense Strategies That Actually Work1.6.1 […]
read moreHealthcare Compliance Increase VA Fraud Investigations
Contents1 HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE UPTICK TRIGGERS MORE VA FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS1.1 WHY THIS MATTERS RIGHT NOW1.2 COMMON SCENARIOS THAT TRIGGER INVESTIGATIONS1.3 PENALTIES AND LEGAL THREATS1.4 WHAT YOU CAN DO (AND WHAT YOU SHOULD AVOID)1.5 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFENDS YOU1.6 ARE YOU AT RISK RIGHT NOW?1.7 FAQ TABLE: QUICK THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW1.8 OUR FINAL ADVICE (AND […]
read moreHealthcare Compliance Anti-Kickback Statute
Contents1 HEALTHCARE COMPLIANCE AND THE ANTI-KICKBACK STATUTE1.1 WHAT IS THE ANTI-KICKBACK STATUTE?1.1.1 What is the Anti-Kickback Statute for healthcare?1.1.2 What is the Anti-Kickback Statute 42?1.1.3 What are key parts of the Anti-Kickback Statute?1.2 WHY COMPLIANCE MATTERS1.2.1 How to comply with the Anti-Kickback Statute?1.3 HOW WE WOULD DEFEND YOU1.4 POSSIBLE PENALTIES1.5 DO NOT WAIT UNTIL IT’S […]
read morePharmacy Audit Lawyers
Contents1 PHARMACY AUDIT LAWYER: PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS1.1 HOW AUDITS TARGET PHARMACIES1.1.1 Who does pharmacy audits?1.2 THREATS AND CONSEQUENCES1.3 COMMON ISSUES IDENTIFIED DURING PHARMACY AUDITS1.4 HOW WE DEFEND YOU1.4.1 What happens when a pharmacy gets audited?1.5 DIFFERENT VIEWPOINTS: PHARMACIST VS. AUDITOR1.6 POSSIBLE PENALTIES AND CRIMINAL CHARGES1.7 DO NOT WAIT UNTIL IT’S TOO LATE PHARMACY AUDIT LAWYER: […]
read moreMAC Audits
Contents1 MEDICARE MAC AUDITS — THE FEDERAL SPOTLIGHT YOU CAN’T IGNORE1.1 AS SEEN BY CMS — WHAT A MAC AUDIT REALLY IS1.1.1 What does MACs mean in healthcare?1.1.2 CALL‑OUT: FAILURE TO RESPOND MEANS AUTOMATIC PAYBACK + INTEREST.1.2 HOW A MAC AUDIT STARTS — STEP BY STEP1.3 LEGAL BACKBONE OF MAC AUTHORITY1.3.1 HEADLINE: CMS CAN DEMAND 100 PERCENT OF THE OVERPAYMENT + 11 % INTEREST.1.4 PENALTIES — NUMBERS YOU CAN’T NEGLECT1.5 MAC VS RAC VS UPIC — KNOW […]
read moreMedicaid Audits
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
Contents1 IS YOUR COMPANY UNDER INVESTIGATION BY BIS, CBP, DOS, OR OFAC FOR IMPORT EXPORT VIOLATIONS?2 WHO ARE THESE AGENCIES THAT ENFORCE IMPORT AND EXPORT LAWS?3 HARSH PENALTIES THAT CAN CRIPPLE YOUR BUSINESS4 WHY A STRATEGIC DEFENSE MATTERS5 THE BRUTAL TRUTH: ACTION STEPS YOU MUST TAKE6 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFENDS YOU7 POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES THAT […]
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. […]
read moreBilling Fraud
Contents1 BILLING FRAUD EXPLAINED: WHAT IT IS AND HOW WE FIGHT IT1.1 WHAT IS BILLING FRAUD?1.1.1 Which of the following is an example of billing fraud?1.2 WHY THE PENALTIES ARE SO HARSH1.3 MULTIPLE POINTS OF VIEW1.4 HOW WE BUILD YOUR DEFENSE STRATEGY1.5 HOW BILLING FRAUD HAPPENS1.6 REAL RISKS AND REAL CONSEQUENCES1.7 WHO IS MOST AT […]
read moreWhat is federal program fraud
What is Federal Program Fraud The federal government runs over 2,300 benefit programs, that distribute roughly $2.3 trillion every single year to American citizens. Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP benefits, unemployment insurance, PPP loans, disability payments – these programs touch almost every family in America at some point. But here’s what most people don’t realize until it’s […]
read moreIs your company being investigated for PPP loan fraud
Contents1 Is Your Company Being Investigated for PPP Loan Fraud?1.1 Why the Government Is Going After PPP Fraud1.2 How is PPP fraud investigated?1.3 The High Stakes: Penalties That Can Ruin You1.4 Common Reasons Companies Face These Investigations1.5 Are PPP loans still being investigated?1.6 Strategies That We Use to Defend You1.7 Harsh Truth: You Must Fight […]
read moreCommon mistakes with OWCP billing
Contents1 COMMON MISTAKES WITH OWCP BILLING1.1 WHY OWCP BILLING ERRORS MATTER1.2 TOP MISTAKES THAT JEOPARDIZE YOUR PRACTICE1.3 THE RISK OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LIABILITY1.4 MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES ON COMPLIANCE1.5 HOW WE DEFEND PROVIDERS1.6 SCENARIO: REAL CONSEQUENCES FOR LAX OVERSIGHT1.7 AVOIDING PITFALLS: PRACTICAL STEPS1.8 COMPACT FAQ1.9 DISCLAIMER AND FINAL WARNING COMMON MISTAKES WITH OWCP BILLING OWCP BILLING: […]
read moreCivil and criminal penalties for hiring illegal workers
Contents1 Civil And Criminal Penalties For Hiring Illegal Workers: Know The Risks1.1 Let’s Talk About The “Knowingly” Factor1.2 Civil Penalties: Fines That Can Cripple You1.2.1 What are the penalties for employing an illegal worker?1.3 Criminal Consequences: Jail Is On The Table1.4 Why This Matters For You1.5 We Are Spodek Law Group. Here’s How We Defend […]
read moreWhat are the levels of intent in federal criminal cases
Contents1 UNDERSTANDING THE LEVELS OF INTENT IN FEDERAL CRIMINAL CASES1.1 WHY INTENT MATTERS TO THE GOVERNMENT1.2 COMMON LEVELS OF INTENT IN FEDERAL LAW1.2.1 What are the 4 types of criminal intent?1.3 HOW PROSECUTORS PROVE INTENT1.4 PENALTIES AND STRATEGIES FOR DEFENSE UNDERSTANDING THE LEVELS OF INTENT IN FEDERAL CRIMINAL CASES Intent matters. If you ever find […]
read morePre trial motions in federal criminal cases
Contents1 Pre-Trial Motions in Federal Criminal Cases1.1 What are some examples of pretrial activities that take place before a criminal trial?1.2 What are the three most common pretrial motions?1.3 What are possible reasons for a defendant’s pretrial motion to be dismissed? Pre-Trial Motions in Federal Criminal Cases The Moment Your Federal Case Actually Begins A […]
read moreThe ultimate guide to the federal counterfeiting statutes
Contents1 THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE FEDERAL COUNTERFEITING STATUTES1.1 HOW FEDERAL LAW DEFINES COUNTERFEITING1.1.1 What is the federal statute for counterfeiting?1.1.2 Is counterfeiting a federal offense that involves copying?1.2 PUNISHMENTS FOR COUNTERFEITING1.3 YES, THERE ARE DEFENSES1.4 WHAT FEDERAL PROSECUTORS LOOK FOR1.5 HOW WE DEFEND YOU1.6 COMMON QUESTIONS1.7 A WORD OF WARNING1.8 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER THE ULTIMATE […]
read moreThe ultimate guide to the federal insider trading statute
Martha Stewart sold her ImClone shares on December 27, 2001, saving herself exactly $45,673. That single phone call from her broker — lasting less than two minutes – triggered a federal investigation, that consumed four years of her life, cost her $195,000 in avoided losses (yes, more than she saved), five months in federal prison, […]
read moreThe ultimate guide to the federal bankruptcy fraud statute
Contents1 What Federal Bankruptcy Fraud Actually Means1.1 What is the federal statute for bankruptcy fraud?2 How the Government Builds These Cases3 The Timeline Problem That Traps People3.1 What type of evidence would you look for to prove intent in a bankruptcy fraud case?4 When Multiple Bankruptcies Become Criminal5 Asset Concealment vs Bad Memory6 The Creditor […]
read moreHow do I protect my assets in healthcare investigations
Contents1 How do I protect my assets in healthcare investigations1.1 When They Freeze Everything You Own Before Trial1.2 Paper Trails That Destroyed Medical Practices1.2.1 Asset Protection Timing – The 18-Month Window1.2.1.1 How do you do asset protection?1.2.2 Legitimate Structures vs. Fraudulent Transfers1.2.2.1 How do you shield personal assets?1.3 Your Practice’s Financial Anatomy Under Microscope1.4 The […]
read moreResponding to ICE workplace search warrants
Contents1 RESPONDING TO ICE WORKPLACE SEARCH WARRANTS2 WHAT IS AN ICE SEARCH WARRANT?2.1 Does ICE use search warrants?3 POTENTIAL PENALTIES YOU COULD FACE4 WHY MOST PEOPLE SCREW THIS UP5 HOW SPODEK LAW GROUP DEFENDS YOU5.1 How to respond to an ICE warrant?6 CRITICAL GAPS YOU NEED TO ADDRESS7 GETTING AHEAD OF THE RAID7.1 What to […]
read moreThe ultimate guide to the federal insurance fraud statute
Contents1 FEDERAL INSURANCE FRAUD STATUTE1.1 WHAT IS FEDERAL INSURANCE FRAUD?1.1.1 What is the federal insurance fraud statute?1.2 WHY IS IT TAKEN SO SERIOUSLY?1.2.1 What makes insurance fraud federal?1.3 POSSIBLE PENALTIES1.4 HOW WE DEFEND YOU1.4.1 What evidence is needed to prove insurance fraud?1.5 HOW SERIOUS IS THIS REALLY?1.6 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)1.7 CONTACT US FOR A […]
read moreBroker investigation defense strategies
Contents1 BROKER INVESTIGATION DEFENSE STRATEGIES1.1 First Reality Check—Why Regulators Care, even when the loss feels small1.2 That Letter 8210 lands — clock starts, excuses die1.3 Penalties on the Table ‑‑ they hurt1.4 Defense Move 1 — Stop Talking ‑‑ Strategize, THEN Speak1.5 Defense Move 2 — Structured Disclosure, Not Dump‑Truck Discovery1.6 Defense Move 3 — Parallel‑Proceeding Containment1.7 Defense Move 4 — Expert Narratives Beat Raw Data1.8 Psychology: why regulators pounce on inconsistent brokers1.9 Your blind spots—blunt list1.10 Action Plan—Do This Before Close of Business Today1.11 Case Snapshot – We fought, we fixed, we […]
read moreWhat is the worst case scenario in a DEA pharmacy audit
Contents1 What is the worst case scenario in a DEA pharmacy audit1.1 What triggers a DEA audit?1.2 What are the red flags for DEA pharmacy?1.2.1 What is one of the most cited red flags in the DEA audit?1.3 What happens if a pharmacy fails an audit? What is the worst case scenario in a DEA […]
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