Accusations of sex crimes may arise from online conduct

Posted on January 27, 2016

Many employers throughout New Orleans require their workers to sign online acceptable use policies when they are hired. An acceptable use policy that addresses online conduct may discuss what a person can and cannot do with work-related access to the internet. For example, it may stipulate that a worker can use the internet to perform… Read more

Who can be accused of Medicaid fraud?

Posted on January 20, 2016

Medicaid is a government program that is administered by both federal and state agencies. While Louisiana provides guidelines on how a person may qualify and apply for Medicaid benefits, the federal government helps fund the program to ensure that individuals with low or limited financial means are able to access health care services. As with… Read more

The DEA pursues federal drug charges across the country

Posted on January 7, 2016

New Orleans police officers often arrest local residents on drug charges, but municipal and state authorities are not the only ones who are able to pursue drug-related crimes in the United States. The Drug Enforcement Agency, as administered by the United States Department of Justice, is guided by the Controlled Substances Act. This law permits… Read more