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Federal Court Rejects False Claims Act's Draconian Penalties

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Following a jury's verdict, a federal court slashed civil penalties under the False Claims Act ("FCA") as violative of the Constitution's 8th Amendment....more

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False Claims Act Enforcement Highlights Need for Robust Compliance Programs

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The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced its False Claims Act (“FCA”) enforcement statistics for FY 2023 and identified key priorities for FCA enforcement in 2024 and beyond. The DOJ continues to pursue FCA...more

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Massive False Claims Act Verdict Reinstated Against a Skilled Nursing Management Company and Its Affiliates

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The Situation: A jury had originally handed down a large verdict in a False Claims Act ("FCA") case that resulted in $347 million judgment. The district court threw out that verdict, however, and the relators appealed. The...more

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False Claims Act Dangers on Display in Ruckh

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A recent jury verdict in an FCA lawsuit pending in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida resulted in a not-so-subtle reminder of just how high the stakes can be in such litigation....more

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