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CFPB Drops Another Lawsuit Against Payment App and Banks
By Kit Yona, M.A. and Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Created as part of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has spent the past 15...
Crypto Firms Bullish as SEC Drops Lawsuits and Investigations
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
In space, no one can hear you scream. In cyberspace, the triumphant cheers of crypto companies may be overwhelming. Since the beginning of President Donald...
DOJ Investigates UnitedHealthcare for Medicare Billing Practices
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Revelations of a civil fraud investigation into UnitedHealth Group's Medicare billing practices sent both the insurance world and financial markets into a...
District of Columbia Psychiatric Hospital Accused of Faking Diagnoses To Fill Beds
By Kit Yona, M.A. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
An empty hospital bed generates no income. According to a lawsuit filed on February 3, 2025, in the District Court of the District of Columbia, Universal...
How to Choose a Safe Nursing Home: Tips from Whistleblower Cases
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Finding a good nursing home is not easy. You want one that can provide the best quality of life for your loved one. Fortunately, health care professionals...
IRS Layoffs May Affect the Tax Season: Tips for Getting Your Refund
By Catherine Hodder, Esq. | Reviewed by Joseph Fawbush, Esq. | Last updated on
Preparing and filing federal taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has never been enjoyable. This tax filing season may be worse. President Donald...