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CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMAND A Civil Investigative Demand that was served by a government agency can feel like a shot out of the blue. You might be home, enjoying your day, when you get papers…

If you’re on this page, it likely means you received a subpoena that was issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and now you’re wondering what happens if you ignore it or…

BEHIND THE SCENES OF A CID: HOW GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATORS GATHER EVIDENCE What is the CID investigation process? Government investigators who are part of a Criminal Investigation Division (CID) have an important job, which is…

CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMANDS: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW By Spodek Law Group P.C., a nationwide federal defense law firm created by Todd Spodek If you’re reading this, it’s because you’ve either received a Civil Investigative…

How long do I have to comply with a subpoena?  A subpoena that was issued by a court is a legal document, and it orders you to appear in court or provide specific records.…

How are Subpoenas Served?  A subpoena is a legal document compelling someone to appear in court, produce evidence, or both. Government agencies-like a local District Attorney’s Office or federal entities such as the Department…

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…

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…

If you're reading this after getting a DOJ letter requesting "voluntary repayment" of your PPP loan, then you're likely thinking payment will make your problems disappear. When the Department of Justice sends that official…

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…