The United States awoke on November 6 to a changed and improbable political landscape. The nation has re-elected Donald J. Trump as President and has given him a US Senate Republican majority and potentially a US House of Representatives Republican majority as well. As fatigued and steadfast local and state election workers continue to sort through ballots, we continue to look to the finalization of tallies for some remaining Senate and House races to determine the nature and size of Congressional majorities.

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Connecticut State Court Finds Defunct Pharmacy Liable for $39.2 Million in Damages and Penalties

November 1, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, John M. Hindley, Laura Zell

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San Diego Physician and Medical Practice Pay $3.8 Million to Resolve FCA Allegations

October 25, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Rebecca W. Foreman, Laura Zell

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Teva Pharmaceuticals Agrees to Pay $450 Million to Resolve FCA Claims

October 18, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Rebecca W. Foreman, Roberto Martinez

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US Supreme Court Declines to Consider AKS ‘Willfulness’ Question

October 11, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Shoshana Golden, Roberto Martinez

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Florida Federal Judge Strikes Down FCA’s Qui Tam Provision as Unconstitutional

October 4, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Mattie Bowden, Shoshana Golden, John M. Hindley

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams Charged for Accepting Foreign Bribes

September 27, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Mattie Bowden, Elizabeth Satarov

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Walgreens Settles for $106.8 Million Over FCA Violations

September 20, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Rebekkah R.N. Stoeckler, Elizabeth Satarov

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Medical Device Manufacturer THD Pays $700,000 to Resolve FCA Allegations

September 13, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Roberto Martinez, Rebekkah R.N. Stoeckler

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Federal Court Permits Investors to Resume Kickback Suit Against Teva

September 6, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Roberto Martinez, Heather M. Zimmer

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City of Los Angeles to Pay $38.2 Million to Resolve FCA Suit

August 30, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Rebecca W. Foreman, Heather M. Zimmer

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Former Congressman George Santos Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft

August 23, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Rebecca W. Foreman, Apeksha Vora

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Dental Office and Its Founders and Owners Agree to Pay Over $6 Million to Resolve FCA Allegations

August 16, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Laura Zell, Apeksha Vora

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DOJ Launches Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program

August 9, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, M.H. Joshua Chiu, Elizabeth Satarov

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Precision Lens Pays $12 Million to Resolve FCA and AKS Violations

August 2, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Mattie Bowden, Shoshana Golden

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FCA Enforcement & Compliance Digest — Summer 2024 False Claims Act Newsletter

July 30, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, M.H. Joshua Chiu, Rebekkah R.N. Stoeckler

Welcome to the Summer 2024 issue of “FCA Enforcement & Compliance Digest,” our quarterly newsletter in which we compile essential updates on False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement trends, litigation, agency guidance, and compliance tips.

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Post-Chevron Health Care Regulations: Using Loper Bright as a Shield in Stark Law Litigation

July 29, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Hillary M. Stemple, Pascal Naples

Previously, we discussed how the US Supreme Court’s opinion in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce could create opportunities for private litigants to challenge health care-related agency actions.

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Federal Court Dismisses $680 Million FCA Suit

July 26, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Randall A. Brater, Michael F. Dearington, Nadia Patel, Hillary M. Stemple, Shoshana Golden, Elizabeth Satarov

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Post-Chevron Health Care Regulations: What May Be in Store for Stark Law Litigation

July 23, 2024

D. Jacques Smith, Hillary M. Stemple, Pascal Naples

The US Supreme Court recently overturned its ruling in Chevron USA, Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., changing the landscape for federal agency rulemaking and actions, particularly in the health care industry.