There are currently six states with active Prescription Drug Affordability Boards (PDABs) — Colorado, Maryland, Washington, Oregon, New Hampshire, and Minnesota....more
Federal Government Urges Court of Appeals to Uphold Constitutionality of FCA Qui Tam Provisions -
In a brief filed earlier this week, the US federal government has urged the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold the...more
1/13/2025
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Second Circuit Partially Affirms Novartis’ Motion to Dismiss AKS Claims -
Last week, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s ruling that dismissed allegations from a whistleblower who claimed that...more
1/6/2025
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District Court Declines to Stay Case Pending Resolution of FCA Causation Standard Issue Before Court of Appeals -
Earlier this week, a Massachusetts federal judge denied a motion to stay proceedings filed by Medtronic,...more
6/10/2024
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Anticipated Landmark Supreme Court Decision May Be Anything But On -
April 18, 2023, the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a set of highly anticipated cases regarding the scienter—or knowledge—provision of the False...more
4/24/2023
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