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CFPB RESPONSE CIVIL INVESTIGATIVE DEMANDS If you receive a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), it means the government wants information about possible consumer finance violations. That can lead…

They show up without warning. A Civil Investigative Demand, that was sent by the Department of Justice (DOJ), arrives at your office, and suddenly, you’re in the middle of a federal investigation you never…

Have you seen a DFARS clause in your defense contract? If so, you’re already on the hook to follow strict regulations, or face penalties that could devastate your business. DFARS refers to the Defense…

CONSPIRACY TO COMMIT SECURITIES FRAUD 18 U.S.C. § 1348 + 18 U.S.C. § 371 You’re here, on our criminal defense law firm's website, because you-or someone you care about-just heard the words “conspiracy to commit securities fraud,” and now you realize you might need…

Conspiracy to Unlawfully Use Health Information (42 U.S.C. 1320d-6; 18 U.S.C. 371) - When HIPAA Violations Become Federal Felonies When HIPAA Goes Criminal - The Statute Nobody Talks About If you work in healthcare,…

When Someone Else's Name Becomes Your Federal Crime: Understanding Conspiracy to Use Identification Information Under 18 U.S.C. 1028(a)(7) and 371 If you're reading this, chances are the FBI has already knocked on your door,…

PPP LOAN FRAUD IS A MAJOR FEDERAL ISSUE We’re not here to sugarcoat anything. If you took out a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan under false pretenses, then you could be facing serious legal…

Many companies, that were once sure they did everything correctly, now have found themselves under federal scrutiny because of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans - many agencies are now investigating the issue. This issue,…

You’ve probably heard about PPP loans. Those loans that were designed to help businesses survive during the pandemic have also become a magnet for criminal investigations. Federal agencies are cracking down on companies they…

CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES LAWYERS We are Spodek Law Group P.C., created by Todd Spodek, and we have a single mission nationwide: to protect your future if you’ve been accused of conspiracy to…