Legal Blog: White Collar Crimes

Federal Inspector General Investigations

The Role and Authority of Federal Inspectors General The Inspector General Act of 1978 established IG offices in many federal agencies.  One of the responsibilities given to these offices was investigation of fraud.  Since 1978, the number of federal Inspectors General has increased from 12 to more than 75. To carry out their duty to investigate fraud, IG offices are

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Acquittal of Client Charged with Conspiracies to Commit Health Care Fraud, Mail Fraud, and to Violate the Anti-kickback Statute

On June 23, 2022, a jury in US District Court in Greenbelt, Maryland returned a not guilty verdict on all counts for Burnham & Gorokhov’s client, Donnie Amis.  The prosecution alleged that our client and his co-defendant participated in conspiracies to defraud Medicaid and to illegally recruit patients to a DC dental practice.  Through its verdict, the jury completely rejected

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Statement Regarding June 7 Order in Eastman v. Thompson, et al.

The Court upheld Dr. Eastman’s claims of privilege over 440 of the 599 documents at issue.  The Court also upheld in part Dr. Eastman’s argument that certain of the materials sought by the January 6th committee were protected by the First Amendment.  The decision represents the first time a federal court has held that the January 6th committee’s activities infringe

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Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Fraud

Durable Medical Equipment Fraud (“DME Fraud”) is a highly active area of Federal criminal prosecution. Last year, the FBI and the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General broke up and prosecuted a DME Fraud scheme alleged to have caused more than $1 billion in Medicare losses. What is Durable Medical Equipment Fraud? Under what

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About White Collar Criminal Defense

Charles Burnham, Esq. and Eugene Gorokhov, Esq. from Burnham & Gorokhov, PLLC share their insights on defending white collar criminal charges such as public corruption and fraud. You may find more information about White Collar Criminal Charges.  

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Our Approach to White Collar Cases

Attorneys Eugene Gorokhov and Charles Burnham discuss their approach to white collar cases, including possible outcomes, deciding when to meet with the government, and other common questions. You may find more information about White Collar Criminal Defense.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Federal Money Laundering Charges and Penalties

Money laundering charges: What is money laundering? We are experienced Federal Money Laundering Defense Attorneys in Washington, DC. Although many people think of money laundering simply making convoluted financial transactions to conceal the origin of funds obtained from criminal activity, the federal criminal money laundering laws cover a far broader range of conduct involving criminally derived property. Federal criminal money

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Understanding Proffer Agreements and Proffer Sessions

This video discusses proffer agreements and proffer sessions, including the provisions of a proffer agreement, preparation for proffer session, what to expect during a proffer session, and the strategy behind proffers. You may learn more by reading Understanding Proffers in Federal and White Collar Criminal Cases: Frequently Asked Questions.

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