Kevin McCarthy
Former House Speaker
Lynette Byrd
Former Assistant
U.S. Attorney
John Sellers
Former DOJ
U.S. Attorney
Michele A. Ratcliffe
Former Assistant U.S. Attorney
Dr. Nick Oberheiden
Attorney & Founder
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Invoking the Fifth Amendment (and Other Protections) During Congressional Testimony
On July 9, 2025, former President Joe Biden’s physician, Kevin O’Connor, refused to testify before the U.S. House of Representatives in response to the House’s efforts to assess the former President’s mental acuity while in office. In doing so, Dr. O’Connor cited both his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination and...
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New DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group to Target Healthcare Providers in Key Areas
On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is partnering with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to form a new working group focused on targeting fraud within the healthcare sector. The new DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group (the “Working Group”)...
Read moreAssisted Living Fraud Defense
Experienced Defense Counsel for Individuals and Assisted Living Facilities Accused of Fraud Oberheiden P.C. is a criminal defense law firm that represents assisted living facilities and associated individuals in state and federal law enforcement matters. If the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office...
Read morePresident Trump Calls for DOJ Antitrust Investigation Into U.S. Meatpacking Industry
President Trump has called for an antitrust investigation into companies involved in the U.S. meatpacking industry. On November 7, 2025, President Trump posted the following on Truth Social: “I have asked the DOJ to immediately begin an investigation into the Meat Packing Companies who are driving up the price of...
Read moreEXIM Investigations
Experienced Federal Defense Lawyers for EXIM Investigations The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is the official export credit agency of the United States. For U.S. companies engaged in global trade, EXIM can serve as a critical source of financing for their operations when private sector lenders are unable...
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What are the Red Flags for PPP Loan Fraud?
Last Updated: 01-05-2026 Due to a high volume of calls, we are unable to take on more PPP clients at this time. However, we have created a list of PPP resources that should help you with any challenges that you might have. PPP Resources: Find an attorney to defend...
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What are the Charges for PPP Loan Fraud?
Last Updated: 01-05-2026 Due to a high volume of calls, we are able to only take those PPP clients who have received a PPP loan greater than $100,000. If your loan is less, we have created a list of PPP resources that should help you with any challenges that you...
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Does a Subpoena Have to Be Served in Person?
Last Updated: 01-05-2026 Being served with a subpoena immediately leaves you with lots of questions, and the subpoena itself provides very few answers. It also provides you with very little time to get your bearings and make the decisions you need to make in order to protect yourself. If you...
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I Received a DOJ, U.S. Attorney, or FBI Target Letter… Now What?
Last Updated: 01-04-2026 Call the Federal Defense Law Firm and Former Justice Department Prosecutors of Oberheiden P.C. Today: Free & Confidential There are two ways to look at an FBI target letter The obvious way is to see the seriousness of its message; after all, Federal Bureau of Investigation target...
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Understanding SEC Investigations
Last Updated: 01-04-2026 What happens during SEC investigations? Our federal securities fraud defense lawyers explain. Attorney John W. SellersSEC Investigations Team LeadFormer DOJ Trial Attorney Each year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) brings hundreds of civil and administrative enforcement actions against individuals and companies for violations of the...
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