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Fourth Circuit En Banc Decision in United States v. Chamberlain Strengthens Protections Against Pretrial Forfeiture of Innocent Assets

Partner Elliot Sol Abrams won a landmark asset forfeiture decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in United States v. Chamberlain, No. 16-4313. In a unanimous en banc opinion, the Fourth Circuit overruled its prior prece… Read More
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Federal Criminal Cases in Focus: Petitions to the Supreme Court

As a law firm focusing on representing people charged with federal crimes in North Carolina, we aim to keep our clients and the public informed about crucial legal matters. In this article, we will provide an overview of some noteworthy petitions to… Read More
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Qui Tam Defense: What To Expect During Your Whistleblower Case

Under the federal False Claims Act, there are two primary ways that the Department of Justice (DOJ) can initiate a civil claim for reimbursement and other penalties. The first is through a government-initiated investigation. The Federal Bureau of Inv… Read More
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