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11th Circuit: Difference in Opinion Not Enough for FCA Liability

The 11th Circuit’s long-awaited AseraCare opinion requires more than mere disagreement regarding clinical judgment to prove falsity under the False Claims Act. The 11th Circuit rejected the government’s theory of falsity...more

Tax Act Changes Deductibility of False Claims Act Payments

The new tax law limits the deductibility of False Claims Act settlements and requires that settlement agreements identify the deductible “restitution” amount. Settlements under the False Claims Act (FCA), which often...more

Fourth Circuit Declines to Address Use of Statistical Sampling in False Claims Act Cases

Court of Appeals panel rules use of statistical sampling is inappropriate for interlocutory appeal, leaving FCA litigants without any direct appellate court guidance. In the closely watched case United States ex rel....more

SCOTUS: Dismissal Not Mandatory for False Claims Act Seal Violation

Rigsby places discretion in the hands of district courts as to whether and how to sanction relators who violate the seal requirement in False Claims Act cases. On December 6, 2016, only a month after oral argument, the...more

SCOTUS Upholds Implied Certification for Some Cases But Imposes “Rigorous Materiality Requirement” for FCA Liability

The decision in Universal Health upholds implied certification but strengthens False Claims Act defendants’ ability to mount a materiality defense. On June 16, 2016 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in...more

SCOTUS Oral Argument Suggests FCA Implied Certification Theory Is Here to Stay – But Perhaps with Limits

Oral argument in Universal Health indicates Justices disinclined to categorically reject False Claims Act implied certification theory, though may limit its scope. On April 19, 2016, the United States Supreme Court heard...more

What to Do When You Are Served With a Search Warrant

Most business executives and officers lack the training and preparation to deal effectively with a search warrant. State and federal law enforcement agencies continue to increase their investigation and prosecution of...more

Fourth Circuit May Address Use of Statistical Sampling in False Claims Act Actions

Court has the opportunity to assess the use of statistical sampling/extrapolation as a method to prove FCA liability or damages. Courts require that plaintiffs prove each element of a legal claim with evidence — mere...more

OIG Solicits Comments Regarding New Healthcare Rules

OIG Proposed Rule to Expand Safe Harbors under the Anti-Kickback Statute and Exemptions under Civil Monetary Penalties Law - The Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a...more

Lessons From Omnicare Settlement In 'Swapping' Cases

On June 25, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that it had settled with Omnicare Inc. in two matters alleging that kickbacks resulted from below-cost discounts offered to skilled nursing homes as an inducement to select...more

Latest Developments in Healthcare Fraud: Companies Facing Increased Scrutiny

In May 2014 the American Bar Association held its 24th Annual National Institute on Health Care Fraud, focusing on the latest developments in the area of healthcare fraud. Latham & Watkins partner Katherine Lauer served on...more

7/23/2014  /  Fraud , Healthcare , Healthcare Fraud

Omnicare Settles Two Qui Tam Cases Alleging “Swapping” Kickbacks to Nursing Homes

The pharmacy provider agrees to pay US$124 million to resolve allegations of below-cost discounts. On June 25, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it had settled with Omnicare, Inc. in two matters alleging...more

What To Do When You Are Served With a Search Warrant

In recent years, state and federal law enforcement agencies continue to increase their investigation and prosecution of white collar crime, particularly relating to the securities and healthcare industries. The search warrant...more

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