You’re a hard-working doctor, and you take your patients’ care very seriously. Even though you try to do everything by the book, you have found yourself in a difficult position. You’re being accused of ordering unnecessary tests, up-charging your insurance providers...
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Be careful you do not inadvertently help money launderers
Money laundering is continually evolving. The term was initially coined when the mafia set up legal businesses such as laundromats and diners to get their illegally earned money into the legitimate financial system. These days laundering cash does not require physical...
Accused of prescription drug crimes? Don’t go without a defense
As a medical professional, your goal is always to help people. You want to make sure that individuals receive the medications they need, even when other providers aren’t giving them anymore. With the intense scrutiny placed on medical providers who prescribe opiate...
Understanding bribery and its consequences
If you hold a position of power, someone may offer you incentive to perform a favor for them using your role. You may consider such an action little more than helping a friend or associate. While this may seem benign, such behavior constitutes bribery. This practice...
What drives people to commit embezzlement
Many professionals charged with embezzlement, fraud or another white-collar crime never intended to break the law. But they found themselves in a desperate situation and felt they had to do things that put their professional reputation and self-respect at risk. This...
What Steps to Take After You’ve Been Served
When you have been served a court summons, there are many things that will go through your mind. It is of great importance that you don’t act too impulsively. There are recommended steps you need to take in order to ensure you’re putting your best foot forward. If you...
Dispute Regarding Minnesota Gun Laws Commences in Hibbing
Gun control is a controversial topic and one that every candidate in any election will have a developed opinion on. For many voters, it is a crucial part of their decision. The rise in gun violence and mass shootings in the U.S has sparked a heated debate between...
MINNESOTA STRENGTHENING ENFORCEMENT OF NEW WAGE THEFT LAW
Two Minnesota agencies are increasing their attempts to eliminate wage fraud by adding staff members to enforce a new state law that punishes business owners for taking advantage of their employees. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has employed two attorneys...
What Is the First Step Act?
The modern US federal prison system was designed to prevent individuals from recommitting crimes after their time was served. Unfortunately today’s criminal justice system is failing to achieve this goal. It can be extremely difficult for convicts to secure a...
New Laws That Took Effect in Minnesota This Year
New laws went into effect in Minnesota this year. The so-called "laundry list" of regulations tackle vehicular and road safety via the hands-free and “slowpoke” laws. In addition, vaping in public indoor spaces has become criminalized. Lastly, Minnesota is aiming to...