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VA whistleblower protection chief hears complaints, vows change

07/26/2019
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Fraud

From fanfare to condemnation to … what exactly? The federal government has been awash in complaints concerning substandard medical care delivered in VA hospitals in recent years. Agency-directed condemnation has also spotlighted multiple claims by whistleblowers coming forward with…

Counterfeiting carries heavy consequences

07/17/2019
Hilder & Associates, P.C
Firm News

Before you purchase a high-end item, such as gems, artwork or electronics, you may take steps to ensure the item is authentic and not a cheap imitation. You may have the item appraised or inspected by someone who recognizes…

What is cybercrime, and how does the federal government view it?

07/16/2019
Hilder & Associates, P.C
White Collar Crimes

Check it out via three sources (e.g., Google, Webster’s and a textbook) and get three similar yet likely differing responses. The bottom line: So-called “cybercrime” is a materially and rapidly evolving subset of criminal law that has a somewhat…

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