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State AGs Join $202M Settlement Over HIV Drug Kickback

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On July 16, 49 attorneys general (AGs) announced that they joined a $202 million settlement with Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Gilead). Previously announced by the Department of Justice in April, the settlement resolved allegations...more

The Volkov Law Group

BioTek, its CEO, Chaitanya Gadde, and Physician, Dr. David Tabby, Agreed to Pay $20 Million to Resolve Anti-Kickback Violations

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The reach of the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act is broad.  As a result, AKS liability is a real and significant risk for healthcare companies and providers. Healthcare companies and providers have to resolve...more

Akerman LLP - Health Law Rx

The Trebling Effect of (Some) False Claims Act Trials

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There are multiple components to the risk defendants must consider when faced with going to trial for a matter involving the False Claims Act (FCA). Setting aside the incalculable impact that litigation can have on business...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Supreme Court To Decide Standard For Government Dismissal Of False Claims Act Cases

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The Supreme Court granted certiorari in a case that will decide two important questions under the False Claims Act (FCA).  In United States ex rel. Polansky v. Executive Health Resources, Inc., the Relator asks the Court to...more

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Eleventh Circuit Holds Excessive Fines Clause Applies to Penalties in Non-Intervened FCA Cases

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A defendant who violates the FCA can be liable for treble damages plus a civil penalty of $5,500 to $11,000 (adjusted for inflation) for each false claim. Meanwhile, FCA lawsuits often involve tens of thousands of alleged...more

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