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Supreme Court's Decision in Diaz Could Be a Boon for Criminal Healthcare Fraud Defendants

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A defendant's mens rea, or intent, is almost always a contested element in a criminal prosecution, particularly in criminal healthcare fraud cases that frequently arise out of complex legal and regulatory regimes....more

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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Physicians in Overprescribing Cases

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The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously agreed that in prosecuting cases against physicians under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), if the alleged physician demonstrates that his or her conduct is authorized per the CSA, the...more

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High Court Rules “State of Mind” Relevant in Prosecuting Prescribers under the Controlled Substance Act

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Last week the Supreme Court ("the Court") released a decision holding that the Federal Controlled Substance Act (the "Act") provision that criminalizes the dispensing of a controlled substance “except as authorized” includes...more

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