Dayton, Ohio – In December of 2014, David Kirkwood, 59, and Beverly Kirkwood, 47, were indicted on numerous counts of conspiracy, distributing prescription pills, and health care fraud. Federal Agents raided the couple’s office in October on suspicion that the location was being used at a “pill mill,” providing controlled substances in large amounts to
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Care All Companies pay $25 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
According to a press release from the Department of Justice, Care All Management LLC and its affiliates have agreed to pay $25 million plus interest to the United States and the State of Tennessee to resolve allegations that Care All violated the False Claims Act by submitting false healthcare billings to Medicare and Medicaid. This
Read MoreWhat is an Arraignment or Initial Appearance?
I’ve just posted a video discussing what an “arraignment” is. Please click on the video below to learn more:
Read More2 Biggest Mistakes Made by Those Under Investigation or Who’ve Been Arrested for Criminal Activities
Click below to see my new video on the 2 Biggest Mistakes Made by Those Under Investigation or Who’ve Been Arrested for Criminal Activities. Make sure you or your loved ones aren’t making these mistakes.
Read MoreKevin Scott Thibault Sentenced For Forgery Of Signature Of A U.S. District Court Judge And Mail Fraud
On Dec. 18, 2014, Knoxville resident Kevin Scott Thibault, 49, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for forgery and 72 months for mail fraud. He was also ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $380,340.12 and given three years of probation upon release. Thibault pled guilty to forging the signatures of U.S. District
Read MoreTENNESSEE ALIMONY PRIMER
Alimony is a blanket word used to cover many types of post-divorce spousal support. In Tennessee, there are rehabilitative alimony, alimony in futuro (periodic alimony), transitional alimony, and alimony in solido (lump sum alimony). The definitions of these types of alimony in layman’s terms are as follows: Rehabilitative alimony- post-divorce support designed to financially support
Read MoreAlaska Man Sentenced to 16 Months Imprisonment for Tax Crimes
James R. Beck, of Soldotna, Alaska, was convicted in October 2014 on seven counts of committing various federal tax crimes. Beck, 60, was a pipeline technician for Alyeska Pipeline service Co. and claimed that the state and federal laws did not apply to him. In court, Beck argued that taxation was immoral and unfair, and
Read MoreAPPRECIATION DUE TO MARKET FACTORS NOT ENOUGH TO JUSTIFY DISTRIBUTION TO SPOUSE IN TENNESSEE DIVORCE
In the case of Huddleston v. Huddleston, No. M2012-00851-COA-3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App July 30, 2013), a case out of Putnam County Chancery Court, we learn that an increase in value of separate property during a marriage, if due to market factors only, will not justify dividing that increase between the spouses upon a divorce. Facts:
Read MorePOST-DIVORCE PARENTAL RELOCATION IN TENNESSEE
Many people believe that once they divorce a spouse that their dealings with them are over. However, when children are involved this is rarely the case. Post-divorce custody issues come up all too often, and there are many complex legal issues involved. One of these types of issues is the relocation of a parent. Tenn.
Read MoreCan You Really Settle Your IRS Tax Debt for Less Than What You Owe?
One of the most common questions I get is whether IRS tax debts can be settled for less than the amount owed. The simple answer is yes…..if you qualify. The program that allows you to settle your tax debt is called the Offer in Compromise program. When you hear all these TV and radio ads
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