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Justice Department Creates New Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team

October 19, 2021

On October 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it would be creating a National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team to focus on the investigation and prosecution of criminal activity involving cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The taskforce will work on cases related to financial crimes like money laundering and crimes where the proceeds from […]

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Enforcing Congressional Subpoenas

October 12, 2021

Page Pate is recognized as a constitutional law attorney and legal analyst, and he is frequently contacted by the media to discuss important legal and political issues that appear in the news. In this case, CNN interviewed Page regarding the Congressional investigation into the January 6th Capitol riots and the subpoenas that are being served […]

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Is it Illegal for a Drug Co. to Waive Copays or Offer Free Medical Supplies?

October 3, 2021

It certainly can be. Any type of “remuneration” (or payment) to a Medicare patient can be an illegal kickback when it violates the federal Anti-Kickback Statute. Normally, people think of kickbacks as involving money or gifts. But kickbacks can include just about anything of value that induces a Medicare beneficiary to use a company that […]

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Justice Department Limits Use of “No-Knock” Warrants, Chokeholds, and Carotid Restraints

September 24, 2021

On September 14, the Department of Justice announced a change in its policies regarding the use of more aggressive policing techniques by federal law enforcement. Agents will now only be permitted to use chokeholds or carotid restraints in situations where deadly force would be authorized. Additionally, they will only be allowed to use “no-knock” entries […]

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Our Firm Represents Afghanistan Security Guard in Whistleblower Case

September 13, 2021

Pate, Johnson & Church has successfully represented whistleblowers for many years, resulting in a number of very large settlements on behalf of their whistleblower clients. In this case, our client worked for GardaWorld Federal Service, LLC as a unit support coordinator within the emergency response team in Kabul, Afghanistan. In the complaint our firmed filed […]

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