Jared E. Dwyer

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  Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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  Experience: Tax Controversy Matters: Ongoing representation of various individuals who did so-called 'silent disclosure' of foreign bank accounts instead of participating in the IRS' Offshore Voluntary Disclosure program.
  Ongoing representation of a company engaged in the sale
  marketing of what the IRS calls conservation easements.
  Ongoing representation of a former manager at a large employer in connection with a criminal investigation related to alleged failure to collect
  pay over employment taxes.
  Successfully represented an individual in a civil action pending in Federal District Court, in which the individual is alleged to have willfully failed to file a foreign bank account report.
  Represented an individual in an audit that occurred after the individual 'opted-out' of the offshore voluntary disclosure program. The audit resulted in the lowest possible non-willful penalty.
  Represented a South Florida corporation in a federal gr
  jury investigation related to alleged tax fraud. Jed was able to resolve this 'bet the company' matter with no criminal charges against the corporation.
  Successfully stopped the Internal Revenue Service from providing a foreign government with United States bank records for purposes of a foreign tax collection proceeding. The Internal Revenue Service sought the records pursuant to a Tax Treaty,
  Jed was able to convince the Department of Justice to withdraw the request on multiple grounds.
  Represented a certified public accountant in a federal gr
  jury investigation of alleged tax fraud, that resulted in no criminal charges.
  Represented various clients in connection with sensitive Internal Revenue Service audit matters, including offshore account audits, audits related to unreported income,
  audits involving allegations of civil fraud.
  Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Lead counsel in United States v. Boncy, a matter in which the United States Department of Justice charged Richard Boncy with conspiring to violate the FCPA, Travel Act violations,
  a money laundering conspiracy. The evidence against Mr. Boncy included recording meetings with undercover FBI agents, wiretap evidence,
  significant documentary evidence. After a jury trial, the jury acquitted Mr. Boncy of all charges except for the least serious conspiracy charge. Post-trial, Jed was able to obtain a new trial for Mr. Boncy on the sole count of conviction. The United States immediately took an appeal of the order for a new trial,
  the matter is currently on appeal in the First Circuit Court of Appeals, where Jed continues to represent Mr. Boncy.
  Provided FCPA legal advice, anti-corruption counseling,
  due diligence advice to multinational corporations in several industries, including financial services, health care, hospitality, cellular services,
  technology.
  Money Laundering: Obtained an acquittal as lead counsel in a federal criminal trial where the defendant was charged with a multimillion-dollar money laundering conspiracy.
  Persuaded the Department of Justice to decline charging an individual with money laundering charges. Jed's representation of the client - which resulted in a declination - occurred after the client had previously signed a statement admitting the underlying conduct with prior counsel.
  Represented a target of a money laundering investigation related to Venezuelan corruption, which resulted in no charges being filed against the client.
  Conducted multiple risk assessments for non-financial institution business to determine potential money laundering risks posed by nature of client's business. Thereafter, designed
  drafted an anti-money laundering compliance program for the business that addressed the unique trade-based money laundering risks posed to the client.
  Health Care Fraud
  False Claims Act Matters: In United States ex rel. Crocano v. Trividia Health, Inc. (Southern District of Florida) obtained a dismissal, with prejudice, of a False Claims Act complaint alleging hundreds of millions in damages
  fines. The FCA claim was based on a so-called fraud on the FDA theory, alleging that the company had violated various FDA regulatory requirements
  therefore caused the submission of claims for adulterated
  misbr
  ed product. The motion to dismiss, which was filed early in the litigation, ended the federal litigation
  was a complete win for the client.
  Represented a medical doctor, who was a defendant in a civil False Claims Act matter in federal court, which alleged violations of the Anti-Kickback Statute
  the Stark After defeating the government's motion for summary judgment, the matter was settled for less than ten percent of the government's original dem
  .
  Represented a pathology laboratory in a civil False Claims Act matter related to allegations of improper kickbacks
  violations of Stark Law.
  Obtained a non-prosecution of a medical doctor who was a target of a federal criminal gr
  jury investigation related to allegations of health care fraud.
  Represented the general counsel of a health care provider. The United States Attorney's Office originally sought to charge the client with multiple health care fraud counts. After extensive meetings
  presentations with the government, the government agreed not to charge the client with a federal crime
  allowed the client to plead to a state charge, with no jail time. Because of this resolution, the client was able to keep her law license.
  Obtained a dismissal for a corporation in a False Claims Act matter in federal court, that alleged health care fraud based on the alleged improper billing of claims that were medically unnecessary
  tainted by kickbacks. The dismissal was obtained through a motion to dismiss filed by Jed in the early stages of litigation. The dismissal occurred early in the litigation saving the company from protracted
  expensive litigation.
  Resolved a filed False Claims Act matter for a nominal amount after convincing relator's counsel that the claim lacked merit.
  Representation of multiple individuals
  corporations who are targets of federal gr
  jury investigations regarding alleged health care fraud.
  Conducted an extensive internal investigation of large health insurance provider concerning regulatory compliance
  corporate issues.
  Other Complex Civil
  Criminal Experience: Representation of a corporation in a parallel civil
  criminal investigation being conducted.
  Provided legal advice
  counsel to various clients on compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), AML for non-financial institutions,
  Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) sanctions concerning the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation This counsel has included, review
  audits of existing FCPA programs
  advice on revisions of FCPA compliance programs
  review of proposed acquisitions for potential FCPA or OFAC sanction risk
  advice on divestments or sales related to assets of OFAC sanctioned individuals
  internal risk assessment for creation of FCPA
  AML compliance programs
  
  BSA/AML advice for financial institutions.
  Government Experience: Assistant United States Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida, 2008-2014
  Public Corruption & Civil Rights Section, 2011-2014
  Narcotics
  Money Laundering Section, Major Crimes Section,
  Appellate Section, 2008-2011
  Trial Attorney, Tax Division, Criminal Enforcement Section, U.S. Dept. of Justice, 2004-2008
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