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Blowing the Whistle on Willful Misconduct: California Court holds that False Claims Act Suits Are Uninsurable Due to Public Policy

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Willful misconduct is uninsurable. It is a fundamental principle of insurance, and it makes sense to both the lay and the lawyerly. But few states go as far as to codify this principle in the insurance code. California is an...more

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Federal Court Holds California Insurance Code Bars Duty to Defend Against False Claims Act Violations

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The Central District of California held that Section 533 of the Insurance Code eliminated any potential for coverage for suit under the state False Claims Act. On January 4, the U.S. District Court for the Central...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Office Depot Agrees to Pay $68.5 Million to Settle California FCA Claims

A California judge approved a $68.5 million settlement yesterday to resolve allegations that Office Depot violated the California False Claims Act (CFCA) by overcharging California public entities for office and classroom...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Office Depot Agrees to Pay $475,000 To Settle NY AG’s False Claims Act Investigation

The Office of New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman recently announced a $475,000 settlement with Office Depot to resolve allegations that Office Depot overcharged New York state agencies for office supplies. Office...more

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