Articles by Joseph Potashnik
- How Proper Medical Billing and Coding Practices Can Keep Physicians Out of Legal Trouble
Medical billing is essential in the practice of medicine. Just like everyone else, doctors want to be paid for their services. While timely and proper billing is the key to financial success and stability of a medical practice, improper billing practices may get a physician in trouble beyond imagination. Published 02Apr2010, viewed 798 times
- How Illegal Fee Sharing May Cost You Your New York Medical License
This article is about illegal fee splitting and corporate practice of medicine and how both practices are treated by New York law.Although fee sharing is a complex area of law, this article describes the basics as well as potential disciplinary and criminal penalties for violating fee sharing laws. Published 16Feb2009, viewed 1179 times
- Consequences of Failure to Maintain Medical Records for New York Physicians
Maintaining medical records is one of the most important functions of a modern medical practice. Properly maintained records ensure smooth operations of the practice and significantly decrease malpractice liability or probability of a misconduct accusation. This article discusses various issues related to proper medical record maintenance by New York healthcare practitioners and potential consequences of failure to do so. Published 13Feb2009, viewed 654 times
- Consequences of Criminal Indictment or Conviction for a New York Physician
For most of us, being charged with a crime carries with it a set of usual evils: fines, imprisonment, and the stigma of criminal record. Others, such as licensed professionals, will suffer more. This article is about legal consequences a New York physician may face as the result of being charged with or convicted of a crime. Published 13Feb2009, viewed 880 times
- New York Physicians and False Advertising
This article is about legal consequences of false advertisement by New York physicians. Published 13Feb2009, viewed 403 times
- Search and Seizures in New York Drug Cases
This article is about the law search and seizure in New York state and federal drug criminal cases. Written by a a New York criminal defense attorney, it provides a short overview of the Fourth Amendment rights. Published 06Nov2008, viewed 360 times
- Medicaid Fraud Investigations in New York City
If you have applied for Medicaid in the State of New York, particularly in New York City, and misrepresented facts regarding your income and assets on your application, you may become another target of relentless and massive hunt for fraudsters. Published 04Nov2008, viewed 666 times
- Federal Drug Crimes and Sentencing
This article provides a short overview of federal criminal drug laws and sentencing. It is provided by Joseph Potashnik, a New York City criminal defense attorney who represents clients accused of state and federal crimes. Published 03Nov2008, viewed 510 times
- What to Expect if you are Investigated for Medicaid Fraud in New York City
If you have applied for Medicaid in the State of New York, and particularly in New York City, and misrepresented facts regarding your income and assets on your application, beware. You may become another target of relentless and massive hunt for fraudsters. Published 08Oct2008, viewed 368 times
- For NYC Shoplifters!
Caught for shoplifting in New York City? Read this article to learn what to expect from the legal system and how to minimize future problems and stigma a criminal record may carry. Joseph Potashnik is a criminal defense lawyer in NYC who has answered thousands of questions about shoplifting charges. Published 29Aug2008, viewed 8455 times
- How a New York Dentist May Lose A License and How To Avoid It.
This article discusses New York Office of Professional Discipline procedures and its implementations on New York dentists accused of professional misconduct. Published 08Aug2008, viewed 762 times
- Consumer Fraud Criminal Liability
With consumer fraud on the rise, federal and local law enforcement agencies crack down increasingly on individuals and groups suspected of this crime. But what is consumer fraud to begin with? Published 05Aug2008, viewed 682 times
- Federal Wire Fraud Crime
The Federal Wire Fraud Statute is one of the most used tools in federal prosecutions of white collar and business crimes. Together with the Mail Fraud Statute, it is the work horse of federal prosecutors in white collar criminal cases. Published 04Aug2008, viewed 296 times
- Federal Mail Fraud Charges in New York Federal Courts
This article is about the Federal Mail Fraud statute, its elements, and defenses. Published 03Aug2008, viewed 519 times
- Federal Prosecution and Defenses of the False Statements Statute
This article, written by New York and New Jersey criminal defense attorney Joseph Potashnik discusses definitions and defenses related to federal charge of making false statements. Published 02Aug2008, viewed 55 times
- New York Computer Crimes
This article by New York criminal defense attorney Joseph Potashnik discusses New York Computer Crimes statutes, including definitions and liabilities. Published 01Aug2008, viewed 320 times
- New York Insurance Fraud Crimes
New York Insurance Fraud Criminal Statutes and Liabilities. Published 31Jul2008, viewed 360 times
- New York Arraignments
This article, written by Joseph Potashnik, a New York criminal defense lawyer, provides general New York city arraignment information. Published 30Jul2008, viewed 299 times
- How to get charged with insurance fraud in New Jersey and what to expect if you do
This article discusses criminal liabilities and elements of New Jersey insurance fraud. Published 29May2008, viewed 667 times
- Several ways a New Jersey doctor convicted of health claims fraud may forfeit his or her license
This article discusses issues related to forfeiture and suspension of professional licenses of New Jersey doctors and other health care practitioners convicted of health care claims crimes in New Jersey. Published 28May2008, viewed 1035 times
- How New Jersey Health Care Fraud Law Works Against Medical Practitioners
This article discusses elements and criminal liabilities of health care fraud of New Jersey health care fraud statutes as applied to New Jersey health care practitioners. Published 27May2008, viewed 460 times
- New Jersey Marijuana Possession Crimes
New Jersey Marijuana Criminal Possession Offenses. Published 17May2008, viewed 13204 times
- New Jersey Insurance Fraud Crimes through the Eyes of a New Jersey Fraud Defense Lawyer
New Jersey insurance fraud criminal defense attorney discusses various areas of New Jersey insurance and Medicaid fraud. Published 15May2008, viewed 498 times
- New York Medicaid Fraud
This article discusses New York Medicaid Fraud criminal prosecution issues Published 03May2008, viewed 675 times
- For Credit Card Fraudsters Only!
This article discusses credit card fraud legal issues, including criminal liability for credit card fraud offenses. Published 08Apr2008, viewed 365 times
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