If you are reading this, you are likely in the crosshairs of the United States government. This is not a legal dispute; it is an asymmetric war. In the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas (NDTX and EDTX)—which span from the corporate headquarters of Dallas to the medical centers of...
When the "War on Drugs" Comes for Your White Coat For decades, the "War on Drugs" was fought on street corners and border crossings. But in the last ten years, the battlefield has shifted. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have turned their sights from...
Beyond the Settlement: Why Complex Injuries in North Texas Require a Trial-Ready Approach By Stephen Green & Jeff Clark | GreenClark Law Firm Introduction: The "Settlement Mill" vs. The Litigator If you drive down I-35E, the Dallas North Tollway, or I-635, you see them. The billboards. The catchy jingles. The...
The Knock You Never Expected It usually happens at 6:00 AM. Or perhaps it happens closer to noon, at your office in Plano or your clinic in Southlake, when two agents in suits walk past your receptionist and flash badges that say FBI, DEA, or OIG. They are polite. They...
The U.S. Sentencing Commission implemented key changes to the Sentencing Guidelines that took effect on November 1, 2024. These revisions were designed to enhance fairness, consistency, and transparency in sentencing, and addressed longstanding concerns about certain sentencing practices. Below, we highlight the four biggest changes. Acquitted Conduct in Sentencing Previously,...
In February 2024, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued crucial guidance answering a pertinent question: must practitioners receiving controlled medications from pharmacies be registered with the DEA at each location of receipt? This guidance, EO-DEA285, DEA-DC82, stemming from 21 U.S.C. 829a(a), carries significant implications for practitioners, pharmacies, and regulatory compliance....
Introduction The railroad industry, vital to America’s economy, has always been a field of challenging and often hazardous work. Ensuring the safety and rights of railroad employees is not just a matter of ethical employment but also a legal requirement. This is where the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) plays...
An administrative proceeding involving your medical license can be a complicated legal matter. At first glance, it may not appear to bear the same weight as a criminal or civil case, and as a result, many health care professionals make the mistake of trying to handle the process on their own without...
Earlier this year, the United States Sentencing Commission announced that it will issue crucial amendments to the United States Sentencing Guidelines. These amendments, set to take effect on November 1, 2023, will have an important impact on federal sentencing decisions. This post highlights two of these changes regarding criminal history:...
It doesn’t matter whether you are at the opening stages of a “routine” audit or federal agents have raided your offices, whether you think you are completely in the clear, or you are certain that you are guilty. From now on, every decision you make needs to account for the...
