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If you’ve been accused or charged with insider trading, then you may be feeling confused, anxious, and frustrated by the prospect of criminal litigation.  Insider trading accusations can often be unexpected (for example, if you acted on information that you presumed to be public knowledge). The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has prioritized the prosecution of insider trading violations on account of concerns that insider trading “undermines investor confidence in the fairness and integrity of the securities markets.”  Still, despite the fact that prosecutors tend to be quite aggressive in litigating insider trading cases, there’s reason to be optimistic about […]

An Alexandria Commercial Litigation Lawyer Can Help Breach of contract litigation is rather common.  In many cases, however, the breach is not a consequence of intentional malfeasance, but is instead a consequence of miscommunication or misunderstanding as to the terms of the contract (or the satisfaction of provisions thereof). Express conditions of contract — conditions subsequent and precedent — can alter your contractual duties significantly.  For example, if your contract included a “condition subsequent” that freed you from having to complete the rest of your contractual duties, then you can terminate the contract at will. Let’s take a closer look. […]

Alexandria Commercial Litigation Lawyer Whether you are the plaintiff or defendant in a breach of contract dispute, litigation may be complicated if the contractual agreement itself was effectuated by an “agent.”  Parties may disagree that the agent had the authority necessary to create a valid and enforceable contract, and this could have a significant impact on liability. Confused? Let’s move forward step-by-step and examine the basics of agent authority in the contract dispute context. Actions of Authorized Agents Bind Their Principal Authorized agents — whether those agents have been authorized explicitly, impliedly, or apparently — may have the power to […]

Contact an Alexandria Healthcare Fraud Lawyer Today If you’re a healthcare professional (or involved in the management/billing department of a healthcare organization), then chances are that you’re feeling the “squeeze” of the insurance industry on your practice. The regulatory framework surrounding the healthcare industry in the United States has created a fundamental conflict for those attempting to provide high-quality healthcare — though effective healthcare is that which is deeply patient-focused, those involved in providing such care must be extremely cognizant of their billing practices.  Minor errors can escalate into a healthcare fraud investigation that undermines the legitimacy of your practice, […]