In 2019, the nonprofit news service, ProPublica, published a story about health care fraud. The story, which included reporting about a Texas-based personal trainer, shows how easy it can be to bill health insurance providers for services despite lacking any legal...


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Could you face prosecution for Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) Loan Fraud?
by lzebrowitz | Jun 12, 2020 | Criminal Defense, Fraud
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. A major part of the CARES Act provided for a total of $669 million in federal funds to be designated for financial relief for small and medium-sized businesses...
After a Data Breach, What to Do?
by lzebrowitz | May 14, 2020 | Cyber Crime, Cybercrime, Fraud, Uncategorized, Victim Of Crime
As chair of the Cyber Crime committee at iTechlaw, Meg Strickler gives her insight on data breaches from various perspectives.
Why mail fraud is considered a serious offense
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Jul 26, 2019 | Fraud
Just as in every state, people in Georgia utilize the USPS on a daily basis. While it is generally a very ordinary activity, sometimes the mail is used as a venue to facilitate a crime. Charges for mail fraud are very serious and a conviction can come with stiff...
How does Georgia define fraud?
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | May 21, 2019 | Fraud
Issues of fraud most often arise from business transactions in Atlanta. Thus, if and when you find yourself in the position of acting as a broker or agent of another in such a transaction, you should be aware that your actions will be highly scrutinized by those who...
Allegedly doctored records led to man being accused of fraud
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Apr 23, 2019 | Fraud
In any fraud case in Atlanta, the central issue may be the establishment of intent. Proving that one committed fraud may require establishing that they engaged in their actions knowing full well of that what they were doing was unlawful and likely to cause harm. Thus,...
What role does the IRS play in a fraud investigation?
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Feb 1, 2019 | Fraud
There are aspects of paying taxes that may reveal illegal activities, and if your tax return prompts questions, you could find yourself the subject of an IRS investigation. According to the IRS, the federal agency conducts investigations, not only into...
What constitutes mail fraud?
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Dec 6, 2018 | Fraud
If you are facing charges of mail fraud in Georgia, it is important you understand the seriousness of the crime. A conviction can result in harsh penalties such as fines and/or jail time, so it is imperative you get legal help right away. Because mail fraud is so...
Proving fraudulent intent
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | Sep 28, 2018 | Fraud
Accusations of fraud are often the result of people losing significant amounts of money, property or other forms of wealth in investments or transactions in Atlanta. Given the consequences such losses can bring, the anxiety felt by those that suffer them is...
Billing practices that could lead to health care fraud charges
by Conaway & Strickler, P.C. | May 31, 2018 | Fraud
Health care providers with private practices in Georgia may encounter many situations where failing to follow proper procedure when it comes to billing could land them in hot water. In fact, as Cornell Law School's Legal Information Institute explains that certain...
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