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US v. Chikvashvili (4th Cir., 6/9/17) Healthcare Fraud and “But For” Causation

US v. Chikvashvili (4th Cir., 6/9/17) Healthcare Fraud and “But For” Causation

On June 9, 2017, a full panel joined to deny relief to this appellant. Chikvashvili was convicted...
US v. Mark Concha (4th Cir. 6/16/17): Factors the Sentencing Judge May NOT Consider under USSG §5K1.1 and 18 U.S.C. §3553(e).

US v. Mark Concha (4th Cir. 6/16/17): Factors the Sentencing Judge May NOT Consider under USSG §5K1.1 and 18 U.S.C. §3553(e).

This is an important case for lawyers representing clients on federal drug charges and whose...
When to Retain an Appellate Lawyer?

When to Retain an Appellate Lawyer?

Many clients, I find, have really no idea what an appellate lawyer does when they first find out...