Sentences with phrase «false fraud claim»

This not only puts participants at risk of losing personal funds, but also of being charged with filing a false fraud claim, which carries a criminal charge that can result in hefty punishments.

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Trump and his aides have cited a 2012 Pew study and a debunked report published in The Washington Post in 2014 to back up the false claims that voter fraud affected the election.

«Our false advertising and consumer fraud claims for past misconduct by Draft Kings and Fan Duel will continue to move forward,» Schneiderman said.

Armstrong's former teammate, Floyd Landis, originally brought the lawsuit in 2010 under a federal law, the False Claims Act, that lets whistle - blowers pursue fraud cases on behalf of the government, and obtain rewards if successful.

Specifically, the CFTC alleges that the defendants committed fraud by soliciting customers based on false claims regarding MBC's value, trade status, and usage — even apparently going as far as to say that MBC was backed by gold, which the commission refutes.

Vladimir Prado got eight years in federal prison after running a health care fraud scam from three Miami - Dade clinics that submitted $ 10 million of false claims to Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare.

In addition, the GVBOT co-sponsored a fourth resolution with the Calgary Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal which aims to address fraud in public procurement and recommends the adoption of a False Claims Act, similar to that of the United States.

Employees from at least 10 New York City law firms have been charged with participating in a fraud ring that submitted false claims in applications for Chinese asylum seekers.

In recent years, we have witnessed an explosion in consumer fraud putative class actions focused on whether use of the claims «natural,» «all - natural,» «100 percent natural» or similar terms on a food product's label is false, misleading or deceptive.

The plaintiff is claiming violations of New York consumer - protection laws, deceptive and unfair trade practices, false advertising and fraud.

«We will nevertheless continue to pursue our claims that DraftKings and FanDuel previously engaged in false advertising and consumer fraud.»

«Today, the State Board of Elections turned over voter information to President Trump's Election Commission, validating the false claims that voter fraud is a pervasive problem in the United States.

«But instead of working to restore the voter protections we lost, President Trump and the Republican Party have been making false claims about voter fraud, and sowing seeds of doubt about our elections.

«Our false advertising and consumer fraud claims for past misconduct by Draft Kings and Fan Duel will continue to move forward.»

It also was charged with wire fraud for making false safety claims to consumers over the Internet.

Some academics may find themselves silenced, censured, or threatened by a less egregious but nonetheless career - breaking attack: being fired from their positions, in most cases under false pretexts such as budget cuts or unfounded claims of fraud or poor performance.

The state should enact other legal protections such as a statewide False Claims Act that encourage whistleblowers to report instances of fraud.

There was no dispute that the largest Virginia districts had committed fraud when I discussed these facts with the US Attorney's office and lawyers from the USDOE in January of 2016, but the USDOE refused to support a False Claim Act suit.

Tax identity fraud takes place when a criminal files a false tax return using a stolen Social Security number in order to fraudulently claim the refund.

Tax Masters was accused of fraud and deception for false advertising, in large part because the company claims to be able to settle tax debt for pennies on the dollar when in most cases this isn't possible.

Whether the result of naive statistical understandings, unchecked misinformation, calculated spin or outright fraud — making false claims of cause and effect are profoundly damaging to understanding and sustaining real change.

In September 2011, the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) filed a class action lawsuit against Barkworks, a southern California pet store chain, «claiming the stores repeatedly engage in fraud and false advertising in an effort to conceal from customers that they source their puppies from abusive «puppy mills» — large - scale commercial dog breeding facilities.

Which is: Anthony Watts used false claims as the basis for accusing NOAA scientists of fraud.

What can be condemned, however, is the long campaign of allegations of dishonesty and scientific fraud made against us on the basis of these false claims.

I say fraudulent because of the many false and misleading statements throughout, eg Gloor politely suggests «that you do indeed modify your language or back up your fraud claim with data and / or modelling other than the hand waving you are engaging in here.»

But those issues are trumped by the fraud and false claims made about the methods used.

By building upon his 1998 paper while knowing it made false claims about his results, Mann committed fraud.

Rick has defended both corporations and individuals in agency enforcement actions and white - collar criminal prosecutions — actions that included criminal RICO, stock manipulation, insider trading, false statements, false claims, mail fraud and forfeiture.

Ed defends clients in litigation related to his white collar defense practice, including antitrust, securities and consumer fraud, class action litigation, and litigation arising under the False Claims Act.

Our health care related experience includes such diverse areas as Stark Act violations, Federal and state False Claims Act claims, Federal healthcare program fraud, Worker's Compensation fraud, RICO claims, whistleblower claims, qui tam actions, medical malpractice, medical records confidentiality and consent to treatment issues, antitrust and unfair competition issues and a wide range of employment maClaims Act claims, Federal healthcare program fraud, Worker's Compensation fraud, RICO claims, whistleblower claims, qui tam actions, medical malpractice, medical records confidentiality and consent to treatment issues, antitrust and unfair competition issues and a wide range of employment maclaims, Federal healthcare program fraud, Worker's Compensation fraud, RICO claims, whistleblower claims, qui tam actions, medical malpractice, medical records confidentiality and consent to treatment issues, antitrust and unfair competition issues and a wide range of employment maclaims, whistleblower claims, qui tam actions, medical malpractice, medical records confidentiality and consent to treatment issues, antitrust and unfair competition issues and a wide range of employment maclaims, qui tam actions, medical malpractice, medical records confidentiality and consent to treatment issues, antitrust and unfair competition issues and a wide range of employment matters.

When ICBC makes a false claim of fraud against you this can affect your work, family life, and personal reputation.

Arsenio also represents clients in both the defense and prosecution of matters involving fraud and the False Claims Act, in addition to representing healthcare providers.

Robinson eventually admitted making a false claim and pleaded guilty to fraud.

The report, which was released in late December 2017, indicates that the DOJ recovered over $ 3.7 billion in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving fraud and false claims during 2017.

If you believe that you have been the victim of false product claims, deceptive trade practices, or any other type of consumer fraud, our experienced attorneys and our support team at Arias, Sanguinetti, Wang & Torrijos can effectively protect your rights and help you seek compensation.

She handles a broad variety of white collar issues, including false claims, financial fraud, trademark, civil and criminal RICO matters, health care, immigration fraud, bribery, and money laundering.

We have defended clients against allegations of insider trading; money laundering; health care, securities, accounting and government contracts fraud; violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; Anti-kickback Statute and False Claims Act; criminal environmental violations; criminal antitrust violations; and violations of other statutes.

She also represents clients in government investigations relating to health care fraud and abuse, and defending False Claims Act cases.

We regularly represent clients in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Boards of Contract Appeals, agency hearings, arbitration panels and various state or local tribunals in connection with claims and performance disputes, bid protests, SBA size and status protests and civil fraud under the False Claims Act and Anti-KickbacClaims (COFC), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, Boards of Contract Appeals, agency hearings, arbitration panels and various state or local tribunals in connection with claims and performance disputes, bid protests, SBA size and status protests and civil fraud under the False Claims Act and Anti-Kickbacclaims and performance disputes, bid protests, SBA size and status protests and civil fraud under the False Claims Act and Anti-KickbacClaims Act and Anti-Kickback Act.

The False Claims Act is complex and cases involving allegations of government fraud require detailed legal analysis and investigation into the fraudulent conduct.

Mr. Comerford has represented a variety of individuals and corporations in investigations involving allegations of corporate mismanagement, mortgage fraud, band fraud and contractor fraud, as well as violations of the False Claims Act and environmental regulations.

The False Claims Act also has an anti-retaliation provision, which allows a whistleblower to recover, in addition to the reward for reporting fraud, double damages plus attorney fees for any acts of retaliation for reporting fraud against the government.

Mr. Moreno has successfully represented clients in claims involving breach of contract, unfair business practices, false advertising, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, wrongful foreclosure, unfair debt collection, unfair credit reporting, unjust enrichment, misappropriation of trade secrets, quiet title, emotional distress, and receiverships, among others.

Andrew Miller joined Baron & Budd's Washington, D.C. office in 2018, where he focuses on bringing fraud and abuse litigation throughout the United States under such statutes as the federal False Claims Act, state False Claims Acts, the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law.

Since that time, the False Claims Act has become one of the government's most powerful tools in combatting fraud against the government.

In Illinois, Insurance fraud occurs when you intentionally attempt to recover insurance benefits by submitting a claim that you know is false.

Our appellate experience and victories have covered a wide range of areas, including fraud, consumer protection, class action, land use, white collar, false claims act, constitutional law, contract, antitrust, and unfair competition.

With experience litigating both criminal and civil trials as well as appeals, Alan represents clients in matters such as pharmaceutical and medical device (criminal and civil investigations), False Claims Act litigation, antitrust cartel investigations, and tax and accounting fraud investigations.

If you intentionally submit a false claim to a company that is self - insured, you can also face criminal charges for insurance fraud.

Represented public works contractor claiming unpaid retention, change order work, and fraud against school district and individual defendant, and defended contractor against breach of contract and false claims by district in three - week California state court jury trial.