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DOJ Recovers over $3 Billion from False Claims Act Cases

04/18/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Whistleblower, White Collar Crimes

In January of this year, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reported it had obtained more than $3 billion in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving the False Claims Act (FCA) in fiscal year 2019. Of the more…

Cybersecurity Exposure with COVID-19

04/17/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
White Collar Crimes

As companies transition to a remote workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous virus and cybersecurity issues have arisen as cybercriminals target remote workers with phishing scams and malware. Cybercriminals are exploiting new opportunities as organizations may not have their…

Fifth Circuit Confirms Carpatsky Petroleum’s $147 million Arbitration Award

04/16/2020
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Financial Crimes

On April 6, 2020, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed Carpatsky Petroleum Corporation’s (“Carpatsky”) enforcement of a $147 million arbitration award against OJSC Ukrnafta (“Ukrnafta”). Carpatsky is represented by Philip Hilder and Stephanie McGuire, Hilder & Associates, P.C.,…

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