Compliance Saves Lives: American Society of Pain and Neuroscience
Deemed one of the most important episodes of the Pain Unfiltered Podcast ever by the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience president Dr. Tim Deer, Ron talks about how compliance in the healthcare industry prevents healthcare fraud and saves lives.
Prosecutors Don’t Need Law Licenses and Other Fun Things I Learned in Arkansas
A prosecutor who lacks a law license, a jury that does its own research, strict liability for doctors who issue prescriptions and a crime without a harm. This is our current system of justice its getting more perverse every day. This is the unfortunate case of a physician prosecuted after a successful FOIA attempt against a prosecutor who escaped justice for practicing without a license.
6th Circuit: No Prosecutorial Misconduct When Evidence is Strong
In Betro v. United States, the Federal 6th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld federal healthcare fraud convictions despite improper comments that appealed to class bias, jury deliberations and use of co-conspirator plea agreements.
SCOTUS Petition Takes Aim at Ambiguous Federal Opioid RX Laws
Physician petitions the Supreme Court challenging the ambiguous standards of the Controlled Substances Act 841. This pivotal case impacts physicians prescribing opioids, addressing circuit splits and evolving legal interpretations crucial to medical practice and patient care.
Big G v. Big G: Six Bombshell Revalations from the Google Anti-trust Decision
Google and the government are finally splitting up after a district court judge has determined that Google has committed significant antitrust violations. In the Sherman act case, a Federal District Judge determined that Google has engaged in anti-competitive business practices.
A Solution Searching for a Problem: The Case Against SCOTUS Term Limits
President Biden has announced an effort to provide for term limits for Supreme Court Justices. This is an effort that would require a constitutional amendment. Term limits will politicize a branch that must be free from influence. The Federalist Papers caution against this and the court has long been free of influence.
United States v Talbot: A Veteran of Creative Suffering
Dr. Adrian Talbot, a 100% service connected disabled vet with dementia was jailed after a conviction for unlawful distribution of controlled substances. He was a suboxone provider beloved by many and suffered from dementia rendering him not ompentent to stand trial according to experts.
SCOTUS: Trump is immune, but what is an official act?
The Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump was immune for official acts, but they went even further to discuss which acts should be considered official acts. What’s next for the Trump Prosecution?
Fischer v. United States: SCOTUS Cripples Trump’s Indictment
In Fischer v. United States, the Supreme Court reversed a conviction for a January 6th protestor who was charged with a violation of the Sarbanes Oxley Act. Justice Roberts wrote for the Majority in reversing the conviction. This will have a profound impact on Trump.
Hedge Fund Trader Shorts SEC: SEC v. Jarkesy
George Jakesy, the outspoken hedge fund manager and alleged fraudster, has secured a victory over the SEC that restores the right to a jury trial for many Americans. The case is SEC v. Jarkesy which was decided by the Supreme Court in June of 2024. The jarkesy decision held that a jury trial must be afforded to a defendant when an agency seeks to secure a financial penalty.
SCOTUS Leak. A Mistake? I Don’t Think So
The Supreme Court leaked a decision in a controversial abortion case, resulting in an early preview of the ruling. Was it a mistake? Supreme Court attorney Ronald W. Chapman II discusses the pending Supreme Court cases such as Fischer v United States, Jarkesy v. United States, as well as important cases involving social medial and the 2024 election.
Why the Assange Plea Erodes Rule of Law
Julian Assange was indicted in 2019 by the Trump Administration and will now be released pending sentencing. He is likely to receive time served under a deal stuck with the Biden Administration. Assange is the Wikileaks founder and was involved in conspiring with Chelsea Manning to disclose top secret material.
HIPAA Crimes: The Case of a Texas Whistleblower
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.
Crossing the $3.3 Million “Expert” Dr. Timothy Munzing
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 Trial and Plea Insights from Ron Chapman and Justin Paperny
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 11th Amendment Brief: Rooted in History or Wishful Thinking?
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.
Legal Analysis: Fani Willis Recusal Order
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: Playing Dumb?
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.
Legal Analysis and Order: Trial Unlikely After Fulton Trump Dismissal
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.
Biden’s Age Defense: “The FBI knows my house better than I do”
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?