Kickbacks and Healthcare Fraud Healthcare fraud is by far the most common violation of the False Claims Act (FCA). In 2025, over $5.7 billion in False Claims Act settlements and judgments were attributed to the healthcare industry, accounting for roughly 83% of all settlements that year. Usually, providers, insurers, or other [...]
What is a life care plan? Usually, claims under the False Claims Act involve billing fraud or financial misconduct, such as paying kickbacks for patient referrals. But the False Claims Act may also provide an avenue for holding institutions and providers liable for grossly inadequate or even abusive patient care. [...]
Before You Ask AI: The Dangers of Using AI Chatbots To Research Your Case When something goes wrong, your first instinct is to figure out what has gone wrong and what you can do about it. For decades now, the internet has been the first source for those answers. Browsers and search [...]
Employee or Independent Contractor? Understanding Misclassification Companies generally get the workers they need in two ways: they hire employees or they contract with independent service providers. When those independent providers are individuals, rather than other companies, the line between an employee and a contractor can get fuzzy. Most people understand [...]
Is Your Employer Violating Overtime Rules? As a general rule, both the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act (WHA) and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) require employers to pay employees time and a half for work beyond 40 hours a week. If your employer has refused to pay you [...]
When to Hire a Lawyer for a First-Party Insurance Claim in North Carolina If insurance claims were always handled fairly, most people would never need a lawyer. That is not always how things work, especially after a major storm, fire, or wind losses in North Carolina. A first-party insurance claim is [...]
First-Party Insurance Claims in North Carolina: A Quick Guide When your home or business is damaged by a storm, fire, or high winds, the insurance process can quickly become overwhelming. Understanding how first-party insurance claims work in North Carolina, and when to seek legal help, can make a real difference in [...]
Artificial Intelligence And How Your Lawyer May (Or May Not) Use It AI seems to be everywhere these days, so it’s probably not surprising that AI is playing a growing role in law firms of all sizes. You’ve probably heard news stories about lawyers getting in trouble for misusing AI, mostly [...]
South Carolina Whistleblowers: State and Federal Claims If you are considering reporting fraud, it matters whether the program involved is funded by the federal government, the state, or both. South Carolina does not have a state False Claims Act, which limits how fraud involving state-only funds is addressed. However, the federal [...]
South Carolina Whistleblowers and Retaliation Reporting fraudulent or illegal conduct takes courage, and many whistleblowers retaliation for speaking out. That retaliation can take the form of dismissal, suspension, demotion, or a decrease in salary. It may also look like harassment, isolation, or simply making it impossible for you to do [...]
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2424 Glenwood Ave.
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