BOP Rule Change Expands First Step Act Time Credits Starting September 30, 2026 The First Step Act (FSA) continues to reshape federal prison reform by rewarding eligible inmates who participate in recidivism reduction programs. A new Bureau of Prisons (BOP) rule, effective
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Administrative Security Federal Prisons | Federal Medical Centers (FMC) FMC houses both violent and non-violent offenders. Don’t request placement in an FMC unless absolutely necessary; even then, staff and supply shortages may still limit access to care. They are the BOP version of
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Closing the legal accountability gap. Above the Law. By Kathryn Rubino on September 11, 2026 Amos Guiora, a law professor at the University of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of Law and director of the Bystander Initiative, is working to close a major gap
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14 Enforcement Trends Every Life Sciences And Healthcare Provider Should Understand. I. Criminal Intent vs. Documentation Errors One of the most misunderstood aspects of healthcare fraud investigations is the distinction between criminal conduct and administrative mistakes. Documentation deficiencies, coding errors, compliance oversights,
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Taking The FTX Case to the Supreme Court. This could mark a significant new chapter in one of the cryptocurrency industry’s most high-profile legal battles. Bankman-Fried, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud related to the collapse of crypto
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But THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCCESS Is Dismal… How to File a BOP Administrative Remedy Request (BP-8, BP-9, BP-10 & BP-11) Protect Your Rights in Federal Prison If you or a loved one is incarcerated in a federal prison, understanding the Bureau of
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Deadly Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads Across U.S.: CDC Warns Hospitals, Nursing Homes, and Any Group In A Closed Setting, Including Prisons and Jails. Short Summary: The drug-resistant fungus Candida auris (C. auris) has now been reported in more than half of U.S. states,
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Confusion continues within the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) …over how release dates and earned credits should be calculated under the First Step Act (FSA) and Second Chance Act (SCA). Despite policies allowing certain credits to be combined, many prison officials and government
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DOJ Wound Care Fraud Investigations: Practices To Avoid Description: Healthcare providers under scrutiny for wound care fraud should avoid improper billing, unnecessary services, kickbacks, EHR manipulation, and unsupported Medicare or Medicaid claims. Summary: Federal agencies are increasing enforcement against wound care fraud.
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