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Cases in Court
Former Military Dentist Sentenced and Fined
Chui Lun Lui, a former military dentist practicing in Maryland, has been sentenced to a term of 2 years' probation in a federal criminal case, and agreed to pay $100,000 to settle a False Claims Act case arising from the same investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland. The investigation, conducted by United Concordia Companies, Inc. and TRICARE Management Activity, resulted in government allegations that Dr. Lui had caused false claims to be submitted for reimbursement to TRICARE over a 2-year period (from 1997 to 1999) for dental work allegedly performed on children of Armed Services personnel. The dental work involved was medically unnecessary periodontal scaling and root planing, a painful and lengthy procedure used to treat gum diseases. According to the government, Dr. Lui submitted claims for this procedure without having x-rays or other documentation to show any medical necessity for the treatment.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.