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The Constitutional Battle Over False Claims Act Qui Tams and Founding Era History in Zafirov

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Last fall, U.S. District Court Judge Kathryn Mizelle of the Middle District of Florida ruled that the False Claims Act’s (FCA) qui tam provision is unconstitutional in United States ex rel Zafirov v. Florida Medical...more

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In Arthrex Reply Brief, Government Reiterates and Stands Firm

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Smith & Nephew and the United States filed their reply briefs on January 22. In its reply brief, the United States rebuts many of the positions taken by Arthrex in its initial merits brief. While Smith & Nephew, in its reply,...more

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Replying on Arthrex, the Smith & Nephew Reply Brief

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Smith & Nephew and the United States filed their reply briefs on January 22. Smith & Nephew’s reply brief, which we review here, critiques the arguments Arthrex made in its initial merits brief, addresses some issues raised...more

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In Support of Arthrex – Amicus Briefs Urge Court To Leave Remedy To Congress

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In the wake of Arthrex’s initial merits brief, amicus briefs in support of Arthrex’s position were filed December 29th and 30th. In the Arthrex cases (docketed as 19-1434), the parties have persuaded the Supreme Court to...more

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CFPB files amicus brief in Third Circuit supporting PA AG

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The CFPB has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s lawsuit against Navient Corp.  The PA AG’s lawsuit includes claims that Navient violated the...more

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Three amicus briefs in support of President Trump and Mick Mulvaney filed in English appeal

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Three amicus briefs have been filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of President Trump and Mick Mulvaney, who are asking the D.C. Circuit to affirm the district court’s decision denying Leandra...more

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District court stays proceedings pending outcome of English preliminary injunction appeal; English files opening appeal brief

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On January 30, 2018, the federal district court hearing Leandra English’s action seeking a declaration that she is the lawful Acting CFPB Director granted the parties joint motion to stay further proceedings pending a...more

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