By Marissa Koblitz Kingman
The U.S. Department of Justice has recently begun charging defendants with bank fraud in relation to Paycheck Protection Program loans as part of its continuing efforts to investigate and prosecute individuals for crimes associated with COVID-19 related aid. If the government is able to prove that fraud occurred, individuals face the…
By Matthew D. Lee and Marissa Koblitz Kingman
The U.S. Department of Justice continues to seek long prison sentences for those convicted of COVID-19 related fraud. Recently, courts have agreed with prosecutors, and have issued increasingly lengthy prison terms to those convicted of Paycheck Protection Program fraud. These prison terms send a clear message to…
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By Matthew D. Lee and Marissa Koblitz Kingman
The owner of a Florida jet company has agreed to pay a large penalty for using government aid – which was directed to his business – on his own personal expenses. The scheme came to light because of a whistleblower lawsuit that was filed by a former
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By Matthew S. Adams and Marissa Koblitz Kingman
Businesses that are asked to complete SBA Form
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By Matthew D. Lee and Marissa Koblitz Kingman
Intensifying its crackdown on suspected fraud in pandemic relief programs, the U.S. Department of Justice has established the COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement Task Force, sending a clear message that any individual or business that benefited from government aid should expect enhanced scrutiny.
Due to the unprecedented scope of
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By Gabriel Herman and Marissa Koblitz Kingman
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans were designed to help small businesses cover explicit allowable expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. There are various eligibility requirements that businesses must satisfy before applying for PPP loans and subsequently upon seeking forgiveness. Because the loans were sought and made at rapid speed,…
April 20, 2021 – Alerts
By Matthew D. Lee and Marissa Koblitz Kingman
The Justice Department continues to intensify its crackdown on COVID-19 relief program fraud, a clear indication that any individual or business that has benefited from the government aid should expect enhanced scrutiny from various government agencies in the coming months and possibly…
In recognition of the continuing economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service is easing its collection activities to avoid the seizure of bank accounts containing either Economic Impact Payments or Paycheck Protection Program loan proceeds.
In a guidance memorandum issued to all collection employees, the IRS has directed that before issuing…
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