The inattention some companies pay to their ethics and compliance program never ceases to surprise us. You’d think the frequency of DOJ press releases and prosecutions holding companies accountable for employee wrongdoing...more
Government enforcement efforts are on the rise. In December 2021, the Secret Service announced an initiative to more aggressively counter pandemic-related fraud. Empowered by new personnel, new funding, and new legislation,...more
U.S. Attorney’s Offices (“USAOs”) across the country are issuing warning letters to physicians and other prescribers (collectively, “Prescribers”) cautioning them about their opioid prescribing practices (the “Warning...more
2/7/2019
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
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Prescription Drugs ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Risk Mitigation ,
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Warning Letters
As described in an April 17, 2018 article originally posted on the Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton, LLP False Claims Act Defense Blog, Kmart Corporation and the U.S. Department of Justice entered into a False Claims Act...more
4/26/2018
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Damages ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Elder Abuse ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Former Employee ,
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Kmart ,
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Medicaid ,
Medicaid Reimbursements ,
Pharmacies ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Whistleblowers
The federal crop insurance program is an often overlooked area of potential liability under the False Claims Act (“FCA”). The program, which is governed by a substantial body of regulatory law, is subject to intense...more