The Justice Department’s Medicare Fraud Strike Force has set record numbers for health care prosecutions in 2013, demonstrating the targeted and coordinated approach remains as the strike force enters its…
Category: Government
Oregon’s New Social Media Law May Go Federal
A couple of weeks ago, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber signed a bill that prevents employers from accessing prospective employees social media accounts, social contact lists, or even to view…
Colorado Restricts Credit Reports from Employment Decisions
“Colorado is officially the ninth state to restrict an employer’s right to obtain and use credit information for making employment decisions.” – Open Online Attention Colorado employers: Starting July…
Background Checks: A Priority for Gun Safety
America has experienced several tragic gun crimes in the last couple of decades. Hence, the rise of gun control legislation. Wherever you stand on this controversial issue, most people agree…
Can A Lie Detector Prevent Racism?
As much as we’d like to think police departments are run with perfect justice, that doesn’t always hold true. This is why systems of authority are set in place.…
Four Employees Use City Credit Cards for Personal Purchases
Four of Warren, Michigan’s employees were suspended for allegedly using city-provided Home Depot credit cards for personal use. The department where the employees worked, Forestry-Park Maintenance, found discrepancies when taking…