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Rare Circuit Court Decision on Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act Demands Notice In and Beyond Addiction Treatment Industry

The Ninth Circuit recently decided United States v. Schena, 142 F.4th 1217 (9th Cir. 2025), which considered the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act (“EKRA”). EKRA, enacted in 2018 to address “body brokering” and other...more

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Marketing Risks in Telehealth: Recent Prosecutions and Important Reminders

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On July 9, 2025, Dr. Mohammed Ahmad of Avon, Ohio, pleaded guilty to making false statements related to health care matters in connection with a telemedicine scheme involving durable medical equipment (DME). ...more

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Ninth Circuit Clarifies Permissible Marketing Activity Under EKRA

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As Holland & Knight previously reported, since its enactment in 2018, the Eliminating Kickbacks Recovery Act (EKRA) has been a source of anxiety and confusion for the clinical laboratory and behavioral health industries in...more

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Promoters, Endorsers, and Brokers: Understanding the Rules on Securities and Cryptocurrency Investment Advertising

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Promoting securities, cryptocurrency, and other investment opportunities is fraught with legal risks. Individuals who engage in promotional activities must ensure that they have a clear understanding of the federal laws and...more

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The State of EKRA: Summer 2022

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Enacted in 2018, the Eliminating Kickbacks Recovery Act (EKRA) remains a source of anxiety and confusion in the clinical laboratory industry. In the four years since EKRA's enactment, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)...more

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Indivior Solutions Pleads Guilty to False Statements and Agrees to Pay $600 Million to Resolve Criminal and Civil investigations...

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DOJ’s aggressive enforcement of the opioid industry is a striking example of the power of federal prosecutors when focused on an industry.  Once prioritized for enforcement, DOJ has quickly brought together prosecutors and...more

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DOJ Announces 2019 FCA Recovery, Majority Came from Healthcare Industry

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this month that it obtained over $3 billion in settlements and judgments from civil fraud and false claims cases during the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019 (FY 2019). Of this...more

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