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False Claims Act Decisions To Know From Q2 2024
In case you missed it, this post recaps some key False Claims Act (FCA) decisions and case updates from the second quarter of this year. Courts weighed in on the FCA's anti-retaliation provision, its first-to-file bar, and issues around judgments and awards. Section 3730(h) of the FCA provides anti-retaliation protection for relators bringing FCA actions. Plaintiffs are required to establish the following: They engaged in protected activity. An adverse employment action occurred.
False Claims Act decisions to know from Q2 2024
(September 05, 2024) - Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys Molly K. Ruberg and Hannah E. Webber highlight recent False Claims Act decisions involving the statute's anti-retaliation provision, first-to-file bar and other issues. In case you missed it, this post recaps some key False Claims Act (FCA) decisions and case updates from the second quarter of this year. Courts weighed in on the FCA's anti-retaliation provision, its first-to-file bar, and issues around judgments and awards.
False Claims Act Decisions To Know From Q3 2023
Below are noteworthy False Claims Act (FCA) decisions from the third quarter of 2023. The main issues in the cases are: Materiality. The Fourth Circuit held that a pharmacist's efforts to falsify patient eligibility showed the eligibility requirements were material. Government Investigation Period. The Fifth Circuit cut in half a government jury verdict because of the government's lengthy investigation. Damages in Procurement Cases.
False Claims Act decisions to know from Q3 2023
(November 7, 2023) - Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys Hannah E. Webber and Brian Irving recap notable False Claims Act decisions from 2023's third quarter, including a federal appeals court ruling on materiality and one criticizing the government for "inexcusable delays in intervening." Below are noteworthy False Claims Act (FCA) decisions from the third quarter of 2023. The main issues in the cases are: (1) Materiality.
False Claims Act Fundamentals: How To Respond To A Third-Party Subpoena
If you are part of a heavily regulated—or heavily litigated—industry, at some point, you or your company are likely to receive a third-party subpoena. This post offers guidance on how to respond to this common discovery tool. A subpoena is a tool that parties to litigation can use to obtain documents and other information from persons or entities who are not a part of the case but may have documents or information relevant to the case.
Recent False Claims Act decisions to know
(May 8, 2023) - Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Hannah E. Webber discusses three recent federal appeals court decisions affirming the dismissal of False Claims Act cases involving falsity based on an Anti-Kickback Statute violation, the public disclosure bar, and presentment and materiality. In this post, we summarize noteworthy False Claims Act (FCA) decisions so far from 2023.
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