By Dave Nadler and David Yang, Dickstein Shapiro LLP, published on Law360 on December 10, 2015 Law360, New York (December 10, 2015, 9:33 AM ET) — In one of the most highly anticipated developments, on Dec. 4, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court granted cert in U.S. ex rel. Escobar v. Universal Health Services Inc., 780 F.3d 504 (1st Cir. 2015),…
By: Craig Margolis, John Elwood, Christine Roushdy, Kathleen Neace, and Christina Ferma, Published on Vinson & Elkins LLP on December 8, 2015 The week after Thanksgiving was not without excitement — at least for False Claims Act watchers — as it marked the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) long-awaited release of annual FCA statistics, which was…
American Conference Institute, organizers of the Advanced Forum on False Claims and Qui Tam Enforcement taking place January 21-22, 2016 at the Doubletree Suites Hotel Times Square in New York, today announced key highlights from this year’s program agenda.
January was a productive month for ACI’s conference attendees. At our events, decision makers had the chance to acquire top notch industry information; ranging from the latest trends, developments, hottest litigation cases to key insights from leading experts and more. You now have the opportunity to remain ahead of the curve too by accessing conference…
By Sarah Coyne, Roger Morris, Joe Wilson, Katea Ravega Article originally published on Quarles & Brady, LLP -Publications All health care providers, including pharmacies, hospitals and long-term care providers, should be on the lookout for potential whistleblower claims. Qui tam lawsuits — which are suits filed by whistleblowers in which the federal government may intervene, entitling the whistleblower to a share…
Expert Guest Entry by Erica N. Cordova, Originally Published on HS Esquire – Employment Law & Business Blog QUI TAM PROTECTION The False Claims Act allows a private individual or “whistleblower,” with knowledge of past or present fraud on the federal government to recover stiff penalties and triple damages. The Act also protects qui tam plaintiffs…