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First Amendment Presumption of Access to Summary Judgment Filings Attaches Upon Filing

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The Fourth Circuit has clarified the standard for evaluating a nonparty’s attempt to access sealed summary judgment filings under the First Amendment. In United States ex rel. Oberg v. Nelnet, Inc., — F.4th –, No. 23-1808,...more

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Heightened Focus on Foreign Influence in Academia

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Department of Education Report Warns that Academic Institutions Are Failing to Meet Compliance Obligations in Fight Against Foreign Influence Last month the Department of Education (“DOE” or “Department”) released an...more

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Weekly Update Newsletter - February 2019

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GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING - According to a Washington Technology article, just because government agencies reopened after five weeks of a shutdown does not mean things return to business as usual. In fact, the article...more

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Professional Services Exclusion Precludes Coverage for False Claims Act Suit

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It is not unusual for a directors and officers liability policy to have an exclusion for professional services. A such, a question often arises regarding whether the claimed wrongful conduct involved the rendering or failure...more

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Universities and Colleges Must be Vigilant When Certifying Student Loans

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In Jackson v. Univ. of N. Texas, et. al., the University of North Texas (“UNT”) and various student loan companies faced allegations of improper oversight of student loan certifications and claims submissions in violation of...more

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Education Management Corporation Settles Significant FCA Claims

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Education Management Corporation (EDMC), a Pittsburgh-based company that operates for-profit educational institutions, has agreed to pay $96 million in what attorneys involved in the case claim to be the largest settlement...more

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Seventh Circuit Rejects Implied Certification Theory of FCA Liability

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Deepening a circuit split, the Seventh Circuit has joined the Fifth Circuit in rejecting the implied false certification theory of liability under the FCA. United States v. Sanford-Brown, Ltd., No. 14-2506 (7th Cir., June 8,...more

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