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Insurance Fraud Lawyers
Responding to Insurance Fraud Accusations: A Comprehensive Guide If an insurance company or law enforcement agency has recently accused you of committing insurance fraud, you must respond right away so that you can protect yourself, your future, and your reputation from irreversible damage. Judges and prosecutors take these charges seriously and will do everything in […]
read moreDEA Applications and DEA Denials Lawyers
Dealing with DEA Certificate of Registration Denials Has your application for a Certificate of Registration been denied by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration? Professionals devote a considerable amount of energy, time, and money into their education and practice. However, the ability to practice within your chosen field depends on the federal government’s approval of your […]
read morePPP Loan Fraud – Lying About Employees On Your Application
The PPP program was designed to allow small businesses keep workers on their payroll. This program provided federally guaranteed loans for eligible businesses. More than 10 million loans were issued, totaling more than $750 billion under PPP. The project was part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This loan helped provide […]
read moreHow Federal Criminal Cases Work
How Federal Criminal Cases Work It is important to have a skilled federal defense attorney on your side when you are facing federal charges. This is because federal agents and prosecuting attorneys will strive to prove your guilt and penalize you for your alleged actions. The punishments for a federal conviction are severe and […]
read moreHow to Get a Short Sentence in Federal Criminal Case
Is It Possible to Get a Short Sentence for a Federal Crime? In general, federal crimes tend to carry higher than average prison sentences. However, facing federal charges does not necessarily mean that you will end up spending a long time in prison. Judges take many factors into account when deciding how long of a […]
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Understanding Tax Disputes and Innocent Spouse Relief Introduction One of the most common issues that tax attorneys help their clients with is disputes from the IRS. The IRS is the federal agency that governs tax collection, and they have ample resources available to go after people who evade taxes. If you have tax liabilities with […]
read moreClassifying Controlled Dangerous Substances Lawyers
Some drugs and compounds are classified as “controlled dangerous substance,” (CDS) under New Jersey law. Such substances cannot be possessed, sold or distributed except as provided by law. Drugs are categorized as CDS when they are susceptible to abuse, thereby requiring regulation by the law. Drug Schedules in New Jersey Criminal Code Five (5) drug […]
read moreTemporary Custody in New York
Temporary Custody in New York Temporary custody orders are a short-term solution to parenting disagreements that can wait for a regular hearing but cannot wait until the end of the legal proceedings. Also referred to as pendente lite orders, these orders can lay out the details of physical custody, visitation and child support during the […]
read moreNew York Penal Code 220.43: Criminal Sale Of A Controlled Substance In The First Degree
It is always disconcerting to be accused of a crime, no matter how large or small it is. If you are facing drug charges in New York City, you may find the punishment harsh. The following is an overview of New York penal code 220.43, which is the criminal sale of a controlled substance in […]
read moreNJ Defending Personal Injury Attorneys in Criminal Investigations
NJ Defending Personal Injury Attorneys in Criminal Investigations When a personal injury attorney is being accused of serious crimes, like defrauding their vulnerable clients, the outcome can be bleak indeed. If after a criminal investigation the lawyer is found guilty, they can be given actual jail time amounting to years and possibly decades behind bars. […]
read moreDifference Between Whole Blood and Serum Blood?
Whole blood and serum blood are two different substances commonly used to determine the blood alcohol content of a person. Both come from drawing blood from someone although serum blood is more heavily processed. You will want to understand the differences between whole blood and serum blood especially in relation to blood alcohol content testing. […]
read moreIRS INNOCENT SPOUSE RELIEF LAWYERS
IRS INNOCENT SPOUSE RELIEF LAWYERS Each year, millions of couples file joint tax returns. If tax is owed, this means that both parties individually are responsible for his or her portion of the tax due to the IRS. However, the IRS does recognize that there are some occasions when one spouse is not responsible for […]
read moreNYC Bank Fraud Lawyers
Bank fraud is a broad category that covers a variety of offenses. You could be charged with bank fraud if you give incorrect or incomplete information on a loan application that influences that lender’s decision to extend credit. Such fraud may also occur if you steal a debit or credit card and use it to […]
read moreWhat Should I Do if I Realize My PPP Application was False?
When the PPP launched in April 2020, there were many applications. Millions of businesses applied for loans. The initial PPP $349 billion allocation of funds was exhausted almost instantly. While many of the applications were legitimate, it was clear that many banks issued millions of dollars of loans due to false applications. If you recently […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 275.34: Unauthorized operation of a recording device in a motion picture or live theater in the first degree
New York Penal Law 275.34: Unauthorized operation of a recording device in a motion picture or live theater in the first degree is a class E felony. There are several ways one could be convicted with such a charge. The common factor between these possibilities is that one is caught in the act of filming […]
read moreNYC Same-Sex Divorce Lawyers
NYC Same-Sex Divorce Lawyers Same-Sex Marriage Laws Same-sex marriage was legalized by the Supreme Court in 2015, and since then, the laws for same-sex marriage have been the same as those for opposite-sex marriage. You apply for a marriage license (a license to get married), have a civil or public ceremony, and then receive a […]
read moreUSDA SNAP Violations Lawyers
USDA SNAP Violation Attorneys: We Protect You If you’re a grocery store that participates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is also known as food stamps, then you know how crucial it is to for you, your employees, and your grocery store, to comply with all the rules and regulations set by the […]
read moreNYC Nurse License Defense Lawyers
Protecting Your Nursing License Experienced and Aggressive Representation from Spodek Law Group and Attorney Todd Spodek Nursing is an honorable profession, but accusations of professional misconduct can quickly lead to a nursing license suspension or worse. Unfortunately, all too often, hardworking nurses become scapegoats for the incomplete or faulty policies of their facilities, and sometimes […]
read moreNew Jersey Physicians Assistant License Defense Lawyers
Realizing the goal of becoming a licensed Physician Assistant takes a great deal of time and a significant financial investment. Your license stands as acknowledgement that your skills and abilities have earned you the right to be a healthcare provider. Not everyone who earns this right can keep it however. Defending your Physician Assistants license […]
read moreNorth Dakota PPP and EIDL Loan Fraud Lawyers
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented amount of federal aid being made available to struggling businesses and individuals across the United States. One of the main vehicles for this aid has been the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which authorized hundreds of billions of dollars in potentially forgivable loans to small businesses impacted by the pandemic. Another program offering […]
read moreSuffolk County Postnuptial Lawyers
There is so much that has been said about prenuptial agreements with so little having been said about postnuptial agreements. Marriage is a beautiful institution that most couples enter with the hope that it will last forever. Sadly, not all marriages last and some end in nasty divorce. You can protect yourself and secure your […]
read moreFINRA Investigations Defense Lawyer
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Investigations Every investor and broker in America usually does their best to follow the rules and regulations set forth by the industry and United States law. Sometimes, though, things don’t go as planned and it’s in these cases that there can be serious legal repercussions. A FINRA investigation is one […]
read moreNY Penal Law 130 – Sex Offenses
Sex offenses; definitions of terms Sexual intercourse happens with any sort of penetration, no matter how slight it might be. Oral sexual conduct is contact between either the mouth and the penis, the mouth and the anus, or the mouth and the vagina. Anal sexual conduct is contact between the penis and anus. Sexual contact […]
read moreNYC Underage DWI Lawyers
Underage DWI in New York: What You Need to Know In the state of New York, the legal drinking age is 21. A high number of DWI-related accidents and fatalities involve drivers who were under the age of 21. For this and other reasons, there are different penalties and standards that apply for underage DWI […]
read moreNew York Doctor License Defense Lawyer
As a doctor in the state of New York, you are already up to your eyeballs in pressure. New patients arrive every day, with ailments and illnesses that must be taken care of. All sorts of new procedures are being developed that you need to learn. Taxes and regulations are piling up all the time. […]
read moreNYC Probation Violations Lawyers
If you are on probation – it’s a good idea to not avoid violating it. If you are accused of violating it, you need a criminal defense attorney who has experience handling probation violation cases. Probation is known as the period of time – where an individual convicted of a crime, is let out of […]
read moreWestchester Criminal Lawyers
Why You Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer When you’re accused of a crime, you need an attorney who’s available 24/7 to help you get the results and outcome you need. The value of working with the Spodek Law Group is that we treat each and every client like a member of our family. Unlike other […]
read moreFEMA Fraud Lawyers
Understanding FEMA Fraud: Charges, Examples, and Consequences The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a government entity designed to aid and assist areas affected by natural disaster. These efforts might include anything from providing temporary shelter for anyone left homeless in the wake of a natural disaster to providing financial help to those in need […]
read moreNew York CL Liquor License Lawyers
Getting a Liquor License: A Comprehensive Guide Getting a liquor license for your business can be a time-consuming and costly affair. It is important that individuals know what exactly they require and the liquor regulations and laws set by the state. A liquor license is a license from the government that permits businesses to produce, […]
read moreNYC Boiler Room Fraud Lawyers
It is legal to use aggressive sales tactics to convince investors to purchase a stock. However, doing so often attracts negative attention and as a result, the phrase “boiler room” has come to be used for operations in which sellers use aggressive sales tactics or cold-calling on potential buyers. In some cases, those who are […]
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