Searches, Tests and Interrogations: Understanding Your Rights (and Obligations) After an NC Drunk Driving Arrest

When you get pulled over by the police, understanding your legal rights (and your legal obligations) can be critical to minimizing the consequences of your traffic stop. If the police meet their obligations, any information your supply voluntarily ca… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

Elliot Abrams forfeiture win discussed in NC Lawyers Weekly

A victory by Raleigh white collar criminal defense lawyer Elliot Abrams in asset forfeiture case the subject of NC Lawyers Weekly article. Read More
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Categories: Articles, Criminal Law Defense, News, Press Releases

State and Federal Authorities Targeting Opioid Crisis through Law Enforcement in North Carolina

As the government’s response to the opioid epidemic continues to make national headlines, law enforcement authorities in North Carolina are taking aggressive action to combat the over-prescription and diversion of opioid medications within the stat… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

U.S. Attorney General: Federal Opioid Program Will Target Central North Carolina

Earlier this month, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that the federal government would be implementing a new pilot program designed to target fraud and abuse involving prescription opioid medications. The Department of Justice’s (DOJ)… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

A Look at the CPA Ethics Rule Changes Effective May 1, 2017

Some noteworthy changes to the professional ethics and conduct rules for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in North Carolina went into effect on May 1, 2017. The amended rules include the following: 1. 21 NCAC 08N .0203 Discreditable Conduct Prohib… Read More
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Categories: Professional License Defense

Defending Against Allegations of Unlawful Physician “Self-Referrals” and Anti-Kickback Violations

The Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute are federal laws that impose civil and criminal penalties for a wide range of practices in the context of providing Medicare and Medicaid-reimbursed health care services. While these statutes are extraordinaril… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

Understanding the Legal Terminology in Your North Carolina DWI Case

If you have been arrested for driving while impaired (DWI), understanding your situation is important, and it can also be extremely complicated. In North Carolina, DWI cases are far more complex than most people realize, and both state law and the U.… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

Ethical Considerations for Virtual Law Offices (VLOs) in North Carolina

Whether your goal is to save on expenses or maintain as much personal freedom as possible (or, as is perhaps most common, a combination of both), operating a virtual law office (VLO) has grown into a viable option within the legal profession. These d… Read More
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Categories: Professional License Defense

Potential Defenses in Qui Tam Litigation

For companies facing qui tam lawsuits in North Carolina, building a sound defense strategy is critical to minimizing the potential for government intervention and financial liability. Qui tam cases involve lawsuits filed by private citizens (called … Read More
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Categories: Criminal Law Defense

Confidentiality and Client Records: Understanding CPAs’ Ethical Obligations

All certified public accountants (CPAs) in North Carolina are subject to Subchapter 08N of the North Carolina Administrative Code, which is entitled “Professional Ethics and Conduct.” This subchapter establishes the rules that govern all CPAs and… Read More
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Categories: Professional License Defense
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