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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Prisoner-transfer treaties allow American citizens convicted in foreign countries to serve the balance of their sentences in US federal facilities. If there is the will, of “all” of the stakeholders. In a notable development in U.S. criminal justice policy, the Bureau of
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EARLY RELEASE TO HOME CONFINEMENT – ARE YOU ELIGIBLE? THE DEVIL IS IN ‘YOUR PREPARATION’ 7-4-2026 PRISON FACILITY CLOSURES IN THE BOP * >< FEDERAL LEGAL NEWS AT ISSUE, Jun 29, 2026 The First Step Act allows eligible incarcerated individuals to earn time
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State Sentencing (Each State Has Its Own Process, UTAH Example Below) MAKING A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION: In both federal and state courts, preparation is crucial. A strong sentencing packet—comprising letters of support, employment history, and treatment records—can significantly influence the outcome. THE
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Chronic Care Management Services LLL chartspan: Patient Care Management Services (An example)  Better patient care. More practice revenue. Chronic Care Advanced Primary Care Annual Wellness Visits HHS-OIG Audit of Medicare Payments for Chronic Care Management Services at Risk of Noncompliance, 03/16/2026
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DRUGS – HEALTH IMPACT – SENTENCING GUIDELINES DRUG FACT SHEET Amphetamines January 21, 2025 Stimulants Amphetamines are stimulants that speed up the body’s system. Some are legally prescribed and used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). DRUG FACT SHEET Barbiturates
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WHY RAZOR BLADE THROAT? Because there have been anecdotal reports of some people getting painful sore throats, said Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. A As of July 15, COVID-19 cases were growing
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PANIC – ANGER – “THIS CAN’T BE HAPPENING” * HOW DO YOU COUNTER THE INITIAL FEAR AND PANIC OF THE UNKNOWN? * Find a Group or Someone To Talk To Someone Who’s Been Through This – You’re Not Alone * ⇓ This
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Who is Joshua Smith – the next Deputy Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons? Joshua Smith spent five years behind bars in Kentucky for his involvement in drug trafficking, then in 2025, Smith was awarded a full pardon Wednesday by President
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False Claims Act (FCA), Coding – falls into: “fraud (intentional)” or “abuse (innocent mistake).” * The #1 Target that the DOJ Criminal Division will prioritize and investigate begins with Healthcare and Procurement Fraud—memorandum: May 12, 2025. A What was once considered criminal,
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