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Pharmacy Retail Company Cleared of $121M Charges in Class Action Fraud Suit
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Mattie Bowden

On June 23, 2021, CVS Pharmacy Inc. was cleared of claims of overcharging drug purchasers by more than $121 million for general drugs. This verdict comes after a week-long trial in the Northern District of California beginning June 7, 2021.

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DOJ Intervenes Against Skilled Nursing Facilities in FCA Suit
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington

On June 15, 2021, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a False Claims Act (FCA) suit against Paksn Inc., Prema Thekkek and one of its owners, and seven skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) owned by Thekkek and/or operated by Paksn.

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Chiropractor Agrees to Pay $2.6 Million and to 10-Year Exclusion from Federal Health Care Programs
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Nadia Patel

The owner of Campbell Medical Clinic in Houston and her medical group agreed to resolve fraudulent billing allegations for $2.6 million.

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The Department of Justice Continues to Aggressively Pursue COVID-19 Related Fraud
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Laura Zell

In addition to the ever-growing number of fraud charges brought in connection with the SBA’s PPP program, recent indictments issued across the country in connection with Covid-19 unemployment benefits and economic injury disaster loans further evince the DOJ’s continued priority to pursue Covid-19 r

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Nursing Home Chain Agrees to Pay $11.2 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold

On May 21, 2021, SavaSeniorCare LLC and several of its affiliates, which own and operate skilled nursing facilities across the country, agreed to pay $11.2 million to resolve claims that the companies billed Medicare for rehabilitation therapy services that were not reasonable or necessary.

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COVID-19 Task Force Established to Enhance Enforcement Efforts against Fraud
D. Jacques Smith, Alexander S. Birkhold, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell, Mattie Bowden

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Q&A: FCA Specialist Jacques Smith on Perils, Precautions for Health Care Industry
D. Jacques Smith

The National Law Journal spoke with Arent Fox Complex Litigation Practice Leader Jacques Smith last week about key trends in FCA enforcement for the Health Care industry.

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Where’s the Beef? Two Charged with $650 Million Cattle Ponzi Scheme
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell, Mattie Bowden

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Pharmaceutical Company Agrees to Pay $12.6 Million to Settle FCA Allegations Involving Kickbacks
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell, Mattie Bowden

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Court Rules Prescription Drug Event and Enrollee Encounter Data Are 'Claims for Payment' Under the False Claims Act
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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Distinguishing Hype From Fraud: Tech Startup Founder’s 97-Month Sentence Provides Cautionary Tale
David M. Barbash, Amal U. Dave, Michael F. Dearington

The Department of Justice is on high alert for situations when hype turns to fraud at tech startups.

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Urgent Care Provider and Management Company to pay $22.5 Million to End FCA Claims
D. Jacques Smith, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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DOJ Updates Actions to Combat Fraud Related to COVID-19
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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Sixth Circuit: False Claims Act Anti-Retaliation Provision Extends to Post-Employment Retaliation
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

Arent Fox’s Investigations Blog provides legal updates and analysis on key enforcement news for companies and executives in highly regulated industries. 

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Senior DOJ Official Michael Granston Discusses COVID Relief Enforcement, Granston Memo, and other FCA Issues
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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Judge Rules Against Seizure of $330 Million Allegedly Connected to 1MDB Fraud Scheme
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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Beyond Robinhood: SEC Oversight in the FinTech Industry
D. Jacques Smith, Michael L. Andresino, Jodi Tai

With SEC claims on the rise and the recent Whistleblower amendments, FinTech businesses will be well-served by reviewing their compliance operations and consulting with counsel as needed to mitigate avoidable risk. 

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Pharmacy Owner and Accountant Indicted in $134m Health Care Fraud Scheme
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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Individual Prosecutions Down But Corporate Resolutions Steady for DOJ’s Fraud Section in 2020, with More in the Pipeline
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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Supreme Court Declines to Review Issue of “Objective Falsity” Under False Claims Act
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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French Concrete Contractor to Pay $3.9 Million FCA Penalty
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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Medical Supply Exec Agrees to Pay $20.3 Million to Settle FCA Claims
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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Former State Senator Indicted for Fraud, Money Laundering, and Tax Evasion
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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Despite Decrease in 2020 False Claims Act Recoveries, Investigations and Litigation Expected to Rise Under the Biden Administration
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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DOJ’s 2020 False Claims Act Recoveries Lowest Since 2008
D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Alexander S. Birkhold, Michael F. Dearington, Rebecca W. Foreman, Nadia Patel, Laura Zell

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