Contract Language, Not Subjective Belief, Controls Whether Behavior Was Fraudulent; United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois No. 11-3290, U.S. ex rel. Tracy Schutte and Michael Yarberry v. SuperValu Inc., et al.July 24, 2020
Novartis’ and Alcon’s $345 Million FCPA Case Signals Increased Scrutiny of Gifts and Entertainment and Renewed Focus on Scientific StudiesJuly 24, 2020
Guest Post: How the SEC Whistleblower Program Has Changed Corporate Compliance and SEC EnforcementJuly 24, 2020
For Business Owners, Allegations of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Fraud Can Lead to Steep Federal PenaltiesJuly 24, 2020
Government Audits Disclosed Possible Fraud but Relators’ Personal Experience Lets Them Duck Public Disclosure Bar; United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, Rock Island Division No. 11-4022, U.S. ex rel. Geoffrey Howard and Zella Hemphill v. KBR Inc., et al.July 23, 2020
District Court Sides with DOJ on Unfettered Right to Veto Qui Tam Cases; United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, Southern Division, No. 2:19-CV-00229-RDP, U.S. ex rel. Erin Horsley v. Comfort Care Home Health LLC, et al.July 23, 2020
What You Should Know About the Second Edition of the DOJ’s and SEC’s FCPA Resource GuideJuly 23, 2020
Eleventh Circuit Reinstates Bulk of $350 Million FCA Jury Verdict, Adds Further Gloss to the FCA’s Materiality and Causation Standards and Role of Litigation FundingJuly 23, 2020
Universal Health Services To Pay $122 Million To Settle FCA Allegations Relating To Medically Unnecessary Services And Illegal KickbacksJuly 23, 2020
Medical Device Manufacturer Not Liable for Doctor’s FCA Liability; United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit No. 19-2768, Labib Riachi v. The Prometheus Group, et al.July 22, 2020
Court Can’t Say Sanctions Warranted Without Further Discovery; United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida No. 8:16-cv-961-T-27AEP, U.S. ex rel. Delia Bella v. Cross Garden Care Center LLC, et al.July 22, 2020