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What is cybercrime, and how does the federal government view it?

07/16/2019
Hilder & Associates, P.C
White Collar Crimes

Check it out via three sources (e.g., Google, Webster’s and a textbook) and get three similar yet likely differing responses. The bottom line: So-called “cybercrime” is a materially and rapidly evolving subset of criminal law that has a somewhat…

FCA whistleblower settlement spotlights key Texas link

07/03/2019
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Fraud

Encompass Health Corporation is a big kid on the block when it comes to offering health care services. A recent national article on the company identifies it as “the country’s largest inpatient rehabilitation provider,” with operating revenue of more…

Appreciated or reviled? VA whistleblowers point to double standard.

07/02/2019
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Fraud

“Celebrated and not scorned.” That is certainly how individuals coming forward to report fraud, waste and abuse occurring in facilities administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs want to be regarded. That is, they seek to be duly…

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