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Dental Insurance Fraud Lawyers

Defending Against Dental Insurance Fraud Claims Dental professionals seek to provide the highest level of service and support to their patients. That includes making sure that all procedures are essential and that the charges for those procedures are in compliance with current standards. When a claim of dental insurance fraud is made against a practice, […]

Frozen Bank Account Help Lawyers

Frozen Bank Accounts A frozen bank account is an account that cannot be used for any purpose such as withdrawal of money, money transfers or bill paying services. Bank accounts are frozen or attached by creditors who get a judgment against the account holder to get the money owed to the creditor. If the consumer […]

Unemployment Insurance Fraud Lawyers

Understanding Unemployment Fraud Charges in New York Unemployment insurance is an excellent program for individuals who are laid off or lose their jobs and are qualified for benefits under the rules. However, those rules are extensive, and most of them deal with individuals who may be working while collecting unemployment benefits. Under the law, this […]

NYC Property Division Lawyers

New York Property Division Lawyers The demise of a relationship is always a difficult experience. When that also includes splitting up property, things can become both more complicated and also more emotionally charged. In some scenarios, the couple can draft a plan and everything goes off smoothly. On the other hand, the interaction can become […]

What do Police Consultants do?

Police consultants tear departments open, measure what’s broken, rewrite the playbook, and hand attorneys a trove of evidence. Ignore them and you gamble with preventable lawsuits, bogus charges, and a courtroom ambush. Use them and you weaponize their data for leverage. They Operate in the Shadows—but Dictate the Outcome You picture sirens and squad cars. […]

New York Penal Law 120 – Assault Crimes

While it can be complicated and at times confusing to sift through the mountain of legalese that is New York penal law, it doesn’t have to be that way. In this article we’ll take you through assault crimes in New York step by step so that everything will become much clearer for you. First up […]

DEA Investigation of Physician Assistants

DEA Registration Defense for Physician Assistants Our attorneys help PA’s with DEA registration defense throughout the USA. There are many different types of healthcare providers who deal with controlled substances. As a result, the DEA conducts audits and investigations to ensure there is no drug diversion and drug trafficking ongoing. PA’s could find themselves under […]

NYC Financial Fraud Lawyers

Understanding Financial Fraud Individuals who have committed financial fraud have performed an intentional act of deception. The act of financial fraud involves illegal transactions with a goal of personal financial benefit. Financial fraud is often conducted by business professionals who possess specialized knowledge and use it for criminal purposes. Anyone accused of financial fraud should […]

Can Police Read Your Texts without a Warrant?

I know it’s scary to imagine that your phone could be rummaged through by authorities, especially if you’re uncertain about the laws around warrants, search and seizure, and how a simple text might suddenly become a piece of evidence used against you in court, and as a longtime defense attorney at the Spodek Law Group, […]

DEA Investigations Against Doctors and Pharmacies

If one were to look across the United States, one would see that there has been an increase in drug addiction. Media outlets have been talking about prescription drugs and how easy it is for people to get them even when they don’t see a doctor. Pill mills are the focus of lawmakers as they […]

NYC Medicaid Fraud Lawyers

Manhattan Family Law Lawyers

A family is the center of happiness. At times things do not go as expected and divorce becomes mandatory. The right of both couples should be respected and treated with dignity. The case on its own can at times be emotional and quite devastating. The need to get an experienced and respectful lawyer is therefore […]

What Is the Difference Between a Physician Self-Referral and a Kickback?

Understanding the Differences: Kickbacks vs. Physician Self-Referrals When dealing with Medicare, Tricare, Medicaid, or any other government benefit program, medical providers must navigate regulatory and statutory billing restrictions. Every healthcare provider must adhere to specific compliance laws, such as the Anti-Kickback Statute and Physician Self-Referral Law. Both of those laws have limitations, requirements, and penalties. […]

NYC Pharmacy Fraud Lawyers

Pharmacy Fraud: A Growing Concern in the Industry When you go to a pharmacy, you expect to be able to get the medications that have been prescribed by the doctor without any difficulty. If you work in a pharmacy, then you know that it can sometimes be hectic and difficult to process all of the […]

NY Penal Law 165 Criminal Possession of Stolen Property

Now that we’ve spoken about theft in regards to actual physical things as well as services of all kinds, it’ll be useful for us to talk about criminal possession of property that’s already been stolen. So in order to do this, we’re going to work our way down the list of degrees, increasing in severity, […]

DEA Order to Show Cause Representation Lawyers

What Is a DEA Order to Show Cause? While working with controlled substances, you have specific legal obligations that include exercising appropriate measures to keep controlled substances out of the hands of those who might abuse them. If you violate those obligations, you may receive what’s called a show cause order from the Agency of […]

Unfiled Tax Return Help Lawyers

The Consequences of Failing to File Your U.S. Tax Returns Every U.S. citizen and legal resident is obligated by law to not only report their worldwide income, but also to remit taxes on any income regardless of the source or where it was earned. In actuality, even if no U.S. taxes are due in that […]

New York Penal Code 220.60: Criminal possession of precursors of controlled substances

New York Penal Code 220.60: Criminal Possession of Precursors of Controlled SubstancesIt is no great secret that New York, both the state and the city, have struggled with the consequences of drug and controlled substance abuse for years. In an attempt to “deal with the problem at its source,” the State of New York has […]

Manhattan Orders of Protection Attorneys

A restraining order or order of protection is a court document issued meant to keep someone away. These requests are often used in domestic violence situations or when couples are going through a bitter divorce where one party is in fear of their life. They are commonly used against family members, but in some cases, […]

Queens Public Intoxication Lawyers

Public intoxication laws are designed to prevent people from disturbing the public and to remove people who appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs to keep them from hurting themselves or anyone else. Some states make public intoxication a crime, whether it is caused by drinking alcohol or using drugs. In most […]

DEA Drug Diversion Lawyers

The Devastating Effects of Drug Diversion on Patients and Society The opioid epidemic has wreaked havoc on communities, causing an upswing in opioid abuse, and leading to an increase in criminal cases involving prescription medications. The government has responded with new laws and stricter oversight, which have far-reaching implications for patients who legitimately need treatment […]

What is the procedure for appearance tickets (DAT) in New York?

What is an appearance ticket An appearance ticket is a written notice that’s issued and subscribed by a police officer that directs a designated person to appear in a local criminal court at some future time in connection with their alleged commission of a crime. In essence, if you committed a less serious offense, instead […]

Buying Property in NY with Two Names on the Deed and one on the Loan

Often times when a husband and wife, or any two people, buy a house together they take ownership together. In New York State, when a husband and wife buy a house together, and the Deed states that they are husband and wife, the law affords them certain protections. An example of how this reads is […]

DWI Refusal Hearing Lawyers NYC

WHAT IS A DWI REFUSAL HEARING Regardless of whether it’s right or wrong, if you refuse to submit to a DWI chemical test, your license to drive in NY will be revoked for one year. Within 14 days of your arraignment, the DMV will schedule a refusal hearing. This is a separate hearing from your criminal […]

What if I can’t afford to pay my lawyer upfront?

If you have been looking into the steps that you need to take to get a divorce and have been talking to a few attorneys, you might have found that many of them want you to be able to pay their fee upfront. If you are short on cash, however, you could be wondering how […]

Brooklyn Order of Protection Lawyers

Here is the formatted article with proper spacing, headings, formatting, and relevant hyperlinks: What is an Order of Protection? In New York, an Order of Protection is obtained with a court order that explains what one individual can and can’t do to another individual. There are times when an Order of Protection doesn’t allow an […]

What Happens At Federal Arraignment?

What Is The Arraignment? The federal arraignment is a court hearing after an indictment, complaint, or criminal information is filed in which the defendant is informed of the criminal charges filed and enters a plea. This is the first appearance by the defendant in federal court after the arrest. The arraignment is not a trial. […]

NYC Tax Fraud Lawyers

Facing IRS Investigation: Do You Need a Tax Fraud Lawyer? If there is one thing that strikes fear in the hearts of people, it’s having the Internal Revenue Service place them under investigation for tax fraud. When this happens, the IRS will do anything to gain an indictment and conviction. In fact, in 2015 the […]