Press Release
Frederick (Rick) Ball Named Vice-Chair of Duane Morris White-Collar and Regulatory Compliance Division
CHICAGO, April 14, 2011—Duane Morris partner Frederick R. (Rick) Ball of the firm's Chicago office has been named vice-chair of the White-Collar Criminal Defense, Corporate Investigations and Regulatory Compliance division of the Trial Practice Group. He joins partner and division chair George D. Niespolo, based in San Francisco, in leading the practice.
"The White-Collar group will benefit greatly from Rick's leadership, experience and business acumen," said Matthew Taylor, chair of Duane Morris' firmwide Trial Practice Group. "I have the utmost confidence that he will work diligently in his new role to strengthen the practice and further the interests of our clients."
Ball focuses his practice on assisting companies and individuals when they are adverse to state or federal governments in administrative, civil and criminal matters with the FDA, FTC, DEA, CMS, OIG and other federal and state regulatory agencies. He helps generic pharmaceutical companies, biologics manufacturers; food companies, including supplement manufacturers; pharmacies; long-term care providers; and other healthcare providers navigate the complex challenges faced by state and federal regulation of their industries. This includes compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, price reporting, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other white-collar concerns. Ball also assists generic manufacturers bring their products to market through patent analysis and Hatch-Waxman litigation. He is experienced in conducting internal investigations and helps companies maintain their trade secrets and competitive advantage through litigation and enforcement of restrictive covenants. Ball heads Duane Morris' Pharmaceutical, Pharmacy & Food Group.
Duane Morris' white-collar and regulatory compliance lawyers represent both corporations and individuals facing federal and state allegations of criminal and professional misconduct. They have worked closely with financial institutions, corporate entities and their corresponding regulatory agencies to manage these challenges, which include suspension or disbarment, individual tax controversies or criminal prosecution. The group also works frequently with clients involved in high-profile investigations. Lawyers in the division have designed and overseen the implementation of corporate compliance programs, representing whistleblowers and defending qui tam lawsuits. For additional information, please visit http://www.duanemorris.com/practices/whitecollarcriminallaw.html.
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