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The federal sentencing landscape has undergone its most sweeping transformation in more than ten years. On November 1, 2025, a new set of amendments to the United States Sentencing Guidelines became effective—changes that directly impact white-collar defendants, healthcare professionals, business owners, and anyone facing allegations of fraud, financial misconduct, or false statements. For defendants and […]

For many taxpayers, receiving a notice from the IRS triggers anxiety, but they often assume the matter is strictly civil. In reality, what begins as a routine audit can quietly transform into a full-scale criminal investigation. By the time individuals or businesses realize the IRS Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) is involved, agents may already have […]

When federal agencies launch an inquiry into billing, reporting, or financial activity, many professionals assume they are dealing with a routine civil matter. In reality, what appears to be a simple audit or administrative review often runs alongside a quiet criminal investigation. These parallel tracks allow regulators to collect information freely while prosecutors evaluate whether […]

When a healthcare provider receives a federal target letter, the investigation is no longer theoretical; the government is signaling that prosecutors believe there is enough evidence to charge the individual with a crime. For doctors, practice owners, pharmacists, billers, and other healthcare professionals, this moment is often the first clear indication that a long-running investigation […]

Bribery and money laundering are often treated as separate crimes, but federal investigators frequently connect the two in high-stakes cases. When prosecutors allege that a person or business used illicit payments to influence decision-makers, they often add money laundering charges if those funds were moved through financial channels to disguise their origin.   For defendants, […]

Telemedicine has revolutionized the way patients receive care, enabling people across Florida and the country to connect with doctors, specialists, and therapists more easily. What started as a convenience during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a permanent fixture in modern healthcare. However, as telemedicine has expanded, so has federal scrutiny. Investigators are increasingly viewing telemedicine […]

Telemedicine has revolutionized the way patients receive care, enabling people across Florida and the country to connect with doctors, specialists, and therapists more easily. What started as a convenience during the COVID-19 pandemic has become a permanent fixture in modern healthcare. However, as telemedicine has expanded, so has federal scrutiny. Investigators are increasingly viewing telemedicine […]

Why Financial Misconduct is Viewed as a National Security Threat Not all white-collar crimes are treated equally. When misconduct is viewed as a threat to national security, federal prosecutors and regulators devote significant attention and resources to the case. This is particularly true when financial institutions or their insiders are accused of enabling cartels, transnational […]

Why Investor and Consumer Fraud Is a Federal Priority Fraud targeting U.S. investors and consumers undermines the stability of financial markets and the security of individuals. Federal authorities treat these cases with urgency because the victims often include retirees, service members, and ordinary consumers who lack the resources to recover from devastating financial losses. At […]

Why Variable Interest Entities Draw Federal Attention Variable interest entities, or VIEs, are complex corporate structures often employed by companies to raise capital or list shares on foreign exchanges, thereby bypassing certain restrictions. While these arrangements are sometimes legitimate, they have increasingly come under scrutiny from U.S. regulators and federal prosecutors. Authorities claim that VIEs […]