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US V. Paulus: A Legal Analysis –
How a Civil Dispute Resulted in a Criminal Indictment for Differences in Medical Opinions.
Delve into the criminal case of Richard Paulus, an interventional cardiologist indicted for allegedly providing medically unnecessary stents, based on angiogram results suggesting arterial blockages in cardiac arteries.
Dr. Paulus’ case garnered national attention as one of the first instances where medical opinions and treatment decisions were subject to criminal scrutiny. His case underwent multiple trials, conviction reversals, appeals, and ultimately culminated in the acquittal and dismissal of all charges. In this LinkedIn Live event, the lead defense attorneys and Advize’s Senior Director will discuss the case, prosecution theories, and defense strategies that led to Dr. Paulus’ acquittal and the dropping of charges.
We will thoroughly explore the impact of medical differences of opinion, data analysis, and defense strategies to provide context for a case that spanned nearly a decade.
🎯Exploration of Divergent Medical Perspectives.
🎯Meticulous Data Analysis.
🎯Strategic Defense Tactics.
🎯Understanding a Complex Legal Saga.
Hilary Holt LoCicero
About Hilary:
Hilary Holt LoCicero is a partner at BLL LLP, a boutique law firm specializing in white-collar criminal defense in Washington, D.C. With over a decade of experience in white-collar defense at top law firms, she focuses on representing individuals and companies in investigations. LoCicero’s expertise lies in navigating investigations by the Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney’s Offices nationwide, and the Securities & Exchange Commission. She has a strong background in representing healthcare professionals in fraud and False Claims Act cases, as well as handling various other legal matters such as antitrust, tax, and government contracting issues. Notably, she served as lead counsel for Dr. Richard Paulus during his 2023 criminal trial in federal district court in Covington, Kentucky.
Stephen Lee
About Stephen: