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This month, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Kousisis v. United States, a case that could have significant implications on the future of federal white-collar prosecutions. Specifically, the Court is considering the boundaries of federal fraud statutes in scenarios where deceptive practices are employed without causing direct financial harm to the victim. Kousisis comes…

In July 2024, significant amendments to O.C.G.A. § 42-1-19 went into effect, changing the process for removing some individuals from the Georgia Sex Offender Registry. These changes, introduced through Senate Bill 493, modify the eligibility criteria for those seeking removal, particularly impacting the timeline and risk level requirements for petitioners. Here, we’ll break down what…

The DOJ just announced more successes in health care prosecutions involving approximately $2.75 billion in intended losses and $1.6 billion in actual losses. The case descriptions are varied, but the main jist is the same: the DOJ is utilizing nationwide efforts to crack down on health care fraud. Attorney General Merrick Garland stated that law…

Meg Strickler often discusses the law in the media. Recently, with all of the attention of the former President Trump being charged in several indictments, Meg Strickler has been quite busy discussing her thoughts on the various cases. She was asked by NBC 11 Alive more than once for her thoughts on the RICO Trump…