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DOJ and FTC Warn Against Fraud in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ida
On September 14, 2021, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust Division, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a joint statement outlining guidance to prevent those involved in Hurricane Ida relief efforts from violating antitrust and consumer...
Office of Civil Rights calls for public comment on the 2020 Title IX Regulations
Following up on President Biden’s call for a review of regulations that govern how colleges and universities handle allegations of sexual assault, The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has asked for comments regarding the 2020 Title IX...
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...
What Happens When a Civil Case Turns Criminal?
At Dysart Willis, our attorneys are equipped to handle any type of criminal charge in state and federal courts. Whether it involves vehicular death, drug issues, sexual offense allegations, computer crimes, or corporate misconduct, we have represented clients...
Are the 2020 Title IX Regulations in Jeopardy?
Under the previous administration, the United States Department of Education published new Title IX Regulations that expanded due process protections for accused students at colleges and universities that accept federal funding. On March 8, 2021, President Biden...
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...
New Antitrust Law Provides Whistleblower Protections
On December 23, 2020, the Criminal Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019 was enacted into law, making it unlawful for employers to retaliate against private sector employees, contractors, subcontractors, or agents of the employer, who report criminal antitrust violations or...
Marijuana, Hemp, and CBD – Frequently Asked Questions
The legality is marijuana is currently a hot topic and important question. Although North Carolina remains hesitant to reform, various states have implemented wide ranging legalization laws. Additionally, federal legalization was proposed in the US House for the first...
Three Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard Attorneys Named to the 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
We are pleased to announce that three Dysart Willis Houchin & Hubbard attorneys have been selected to the 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2021 North Carolina Rising Stars lists. These are exclusive recognitions, selecting no more than five percent of...
DOJ Targets Wage-Fixing and No-Poach Agreements that Violate Antitrust Laws
In recent weeks, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Antitrust Division, announced prosecutions into wage-fixing and no-poach agreements in Texas federal courts. These criminal investigations reveal an emphasis by the Antitrust Division to combat collusion in...
Drug Tax: Frequently Asked Questions About North Carolina Unauthorized Substance Tax Assessments
Unless you happen to be the most tax-conscious drug dealer in the world, you may be unfamiliar that the North Carolina Department of Revenue taxes the sale or possession of unauthorized substances. The same way sales taxes are levied by the State, if you are caught...
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