Texas Alleges That Eli Lilly Patient Assistance Programs Violates AKS -
The state of Texas and Health Choice Alliance, LLC filed a complaint alleging that pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly & Company, Inc. violated the...more
Regeneron Court Permits Government to Pursue False Certification Theory -
On August 4, the district court in the closely watched Regeneron case granted the government’s request to file a second partial summary judgment...more
Johnson & Johnson Challenges the Constitutionality of FCA $1.6 Billion Verdict -
Following a record $1.6 billion jury verdict for off-label promotion of HIV drugs Prezista and Intelence, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) subsidiary...more
7/28/2025
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CARES Act ,
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False Claims Act (FCA) ,
First Amendment ,
Jury Verdicts ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Penalties ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Scienter ,
Tax Fraud ,
Whistleblowers
DOJ Plans to Use the FCA to Attack DEI Initiatives -
On May 19, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a novel use of the False Claims Act (FCA) to enforce Trump Administration policies against antisemitism, gender...more
5/27/2025
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Educational Institutions ,
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False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Medicare Fraud ,
Trump Administration ,
Universities
DOJ Announces Updated White-Collar Enforcement Priorities and Revised Policies -
Earlier this week, the Criminal Division of the US Department of Justice (DOJ) introduced a new white-collar enforcement plan, which sets...more
5/19/2025
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False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Fraud ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Investment Fraud ,
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White Collar Crimes
Gilead to Pay $202 Million to Settle DOJ Claims Over Speaker Program Kickbacks -
Gilead Sciences, Inc. has agreed to pay $202 million to resolve allegations brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) that it violated...more
Walgreens to Pay $300 Million to Settle DOJ Claims Over Invalid Opioid Prescriptions -
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay more than $300 million to resolve allegations brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ)...more
4/28/2025
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Causation ,
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Fraud ,
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Opioid ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Pharmacies ,
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