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Reviewing examples of healthcare fraud

01/06/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Healthcare Fraud

Healthcare fraud is particularly challenging from a legal standpoint and many medical providers in Texas do not know how to handle these cases when allegations surface. It is important for medical providers to understand the different reasons why these…

The penalties you can expect from committing mortgage fraud

12/30/2019
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Fraud

Mortgage fraud continues to become more and more prevalent. In the 2018 fiscal year, the sentencing commission–which analyzes sentencing data–received almost 70,000 cases. Close to 3% of that those cases involved mortgage fraud. Although this may not sound like…

What is the Difference Between a Grease Payment and a Bribe?

12/23/2019
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Financial Crimes

A major component of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is distinguishing between grease payments and bribes. Some US laws will be applied to your Texas business, even when you’re doing business internationally. The idea of a grease payment, which…

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