DOJ Announces New COVID-19 Task Force to Combat Fraud
On Monday, May 17, 2021, U.S Attorney General Merrick B. Garland announced the forming of the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force, which brings together several government agencies to coordinate DOJ’s enforcement efforts against fraud relating to COVID-19 relief...
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Fraud – What you Need to Know
Federal prosecutions against individuals and businesses alleged to have fraudulently obtained loans through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are gaining steam across the country and within North Carolina. As white collar...
USDA Final Hemp Rules Take Effect March 22, 2021 – What You Need to Know
On March 8, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) gave notice that the final rule governing hemp production will take effect as planned on March 22, 2021. The rule was recently re-reviewed by the Biden administration after initial publication in January...