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False Claim Act Liability Under Anti-Kickback Statute Requires But-For Causation: First Circuit Narrows Liability in Growing Circuit Split
On February 18, 2025, the First Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in U.S. v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, ruling ...
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Understanding the False Claims Act Implications of President Trump’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-related Executive Orders
I. Scope of Executive Order 14173 - Executive Order 14173, issued on January 21, 2025, aims to end illegal discrimination and ...
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United States Sues Walgreens Over Violations of the Controlled Substances Act and False Claims Act
The United States recently filed a lawsuit against Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walgreen Co., and subsidiaries (collectively, ...
Anti-Kickback Statute: A Powerful Tool in DOJ’s Corporate Arsenal Grows Stronger
This article discusses the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act. "When coupled with the False Claims Act (FCA), the AKS turns into a potent civil enforcement tool that carries many of the ...
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DOJ alleges Walgreens filled and billed 'millions' of unlawful opioid prescriptions in new lawsuit
If found liable, the company could face civil penalties of up to $ ... and penalties for those paid out by federal programs in violation of the False Claims Act, the DOJ said.
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DOJ Sues CVS, Alleging Violations of the Controlled Substances Act
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently filed a lawsuit against CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidies, alleging that they filled “unlawful” prescriptions in violation of the federal ...
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Japan's Kubota hit with $2 million penalty over false 'Made in USA' claims
WASHINGTON--The U.S. Federal ... penalty for falsely labeling some of its replacement parts as being "Made in USA." In addition to the penalty, Kubota will be prohibited from making deceptive ...