Can you be prosecuted for a HIPAA violation? Yes but rarely. David Haim, a Texas physician at Texas Children's Hospital, was indicted for violations of HIPAA after purportedly leaking protected health information to a reporter, City Journal editor Christopher F. Rufo. He was indicted by the Department of Justice and faces up to 10 years in prison for each count.

Timothy Munzing is an “expert witness” who has testified extensively for the Government in opioid cases against physicians. Until inconsistent testimony resulted in an overturned verdict, he was widely used. Federal Defense Attorney Ronald Chapman cross examines Munzing during the prelim of a Macomb County Michigan Doctor accused of overprescribing.

Federal criminal defense attorney Ronald Chapman and white collar advice founder Justin Paperny sit down for an in-deph conversation regarding federal criminal plea’s, proffers, prosecutors and the decision to go to trial.

Trump’s Supreme Court brief underscores the motive behind Jack Smith’s January 6th Prosecution of Donald Trump. Standing in Jack’s way is a rich tapestry of cases from Marbury v. Madison to Fitzgerald clearly rejecting his theory. The Separation of Powers demands that presidents be immunised from their official acts. Federal Defense Attorney analyzes Trump’s Supreme Court Brief.

Fani Willis takes the stand in Fulton County to face questioning about her affair with special prosecutor as well as funds used to finance vacations. Nathan Wade was hired by Fani Willis to prosecute Former President Donald Trump and since has faced a motion to recuse by Natalie Merchant and Trump’s Lawyers.

Joe Biden's mental capacity is in question, but did special prosecutor Robert Hur do his due diligence to answer the most important questions of his investigation? Ronald Chapman II, federal criminal defense attorney, talks about the implications Robert Hur's investigation outcome and its impact on modern-day justice.

Scott McAfee dismissed six charges against Trump and 18 charges against others. However, Georgia Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee's partial dismissal of the indictment still leaves much of the indictment intact. Fani Willis will appeal if he is not recused.

Robert Hur, special counsel sat down with Congress after producing a transcript of Joe Biden’s classified records interview with the DOJ. Hur’s report claims that Biden is too old to prosecute and a jury would not convict. Was Biden’s failing memory a defense tactic? Or should Joe Biden face prosecution in this classified records saga?

Special Counsel Weiss responds to Hunter Biden’s claims of selective prosecution alleging that Biden Feigned a conspiracy when he realized the nature of his plea agreement. Hunter Biden was indicted for tax fraud as well as a gun charge and has admittedly used prostitutes and smoked crack cocaine.

The new compassionate release law in 2023 and 2024 known as the first step act are being utilized by federal defendants to receive compassionate release from prison. However be careful filing a compassionate release petition or compassionate release letter to the judge, you may spark their anger. A new 6th circuit opinion sheds light.

Sorting through Donald Trump’s trial schedule while he is the frontrunner for the Republican nomination is challenging. Neil Cavuto of Fox News asked Ron to break down Trump’s trial calendar and a host of issues involving Trump’s cases in Fouton County Georgia, Miami, D.C. with Fani Willis and Jack Smith.

In Trump v. Anderson, the Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, reversed the Colorado Supreme Court's ruling which had ordered that Donald J. Trump be excluded from the 2024 presidential primary ballot based on Section 3 of the Fourteenth Amendment.

In United States v. Kousisis, Defendant challenges a federal wire fraud conviction under the fraud in the inducement theory. In this case, the 3rd Circuit expanded federal fraud statutes to include a theory where there was a false statement hat induced the victim to contract. Such an extension post Ciminelli would be an expansion of statutes to cover garden variety breaches of contract.

One word in the Supreme Court order hints at their immunity decision. The Supreme Court granted Trump's. The case is set for a decision in May or June which may impact Jack Smith’s trial date before Judge Tanya Chutkin in the District of Colombia. Jack Smith must conclude the trial before the general election. With Fani Willis’s case falling apart, more pressure is on him to proceed.

Fani Willis takes the stand in Fulton County to face questioning about her affair with special prosecutor as well as funds used to finance vacations. Nathan Wade was hired by Fani Willis to prosecute Former President Donald Trump and since has faced a motion to recuse by Natalie Merchant and Trump’s Lawyers.

As Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Biden spar over the US border with Mexico, the Supreme Court prepares to hear United States v. Texas. Several cases including Trump v. Hawaii and United States v. Arizona show that the president has broad powers over border control and immigration issues. Ron Chapman analyzes these cases in the article and on NPR.

Health care fraud defense attorney Ronald W. Chapman II, notable for his significant health care fraud acquittals discusses rising prosecutions in Michigan, Florida, Texas and increased sentences for medicare fraud.

Federal criminal defense attorney Ronald W. Chapman II discusses DOJ civil and criminal enforcement on Beckers healthcare podcast.

Kendall Hansen was acquitted by a Kentucky federal jury of drug distribution and conspiracy to distribute drugs out of his interventional pain practice. The case of the alleged pill mill was prosecuted by the ARPO strike force and is the second loss by this office against Ronald W. Chapman in recent cases.

Federal pre-trial diversion expands under new Department of Justice policy and is now potentially available to a wide range of defendants. Attorney General Merrick Garland proposed the changes which are now incorporated into the new Justice Manual.