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Tortious Interference Anti-Kickback Statute

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Claims for Interference With At-Will Contracts Now Require Independently Wrongful Act

On August 3, 2020, the California Supreme Court held in Ixchel Pharma, LLC v. Biogen, Inc. that tortious interference with at-will contracts requires establishing wrongful conduct independent of interference itself. 9 Cal....more

Proskauer - Whistleblower Defense

First Cir. Sets Pleading Standard For FCA Whistleblower Retaliation Claims

On January 15, 2019, the First Circuit ruled that a plaintiff adequately alleges protected activity under the FCA whistleblower protection provision where he asserts that he reported concerns about his employer’s conduct that...more

King & Spalding

Anti-Kickback and Stark Law Violations Form Basis for Unfair Competition Claims

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On June 16, 2014, a federal district court jury in Florida awarded $14.755 million to plaintiff Ameritox, Ltd., a Maryland-based clinical lab, for state law claims alleging tortious interference with business relationships...more

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