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In Key Ruling, 1st Circuit Adopts "But-For" Causation Standard for FCA Claims Arising From Unlawful Kickbacks

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On February 18, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit issued a highly anticipated ruling interpreting the relationship between the False Claims Act ("FCA") and the federal Anti-Kickback Statute ("AKS"), holding...more

Proskauer - Health Care Law Brief

Recent Circuit Litigation Continues to Highlight “But-For” Causation Requirement for the Government to Demonstrate an FCA...

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In recent years, a circuit split among the United States Courts of Appeals has emerged over how courts have interpreted the False Claims Act’s (“FCA”) causation element in cases where a violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute...more

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Government Setback “Resulting From” Another Court Adopting the “But For” Causation Standard for False Claims Act Cases Furthering...

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The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts recently weighed in on the burgeoning court split in False Claims Act (FCA) cases, adopting an approach that puts a higher burden on the government to prove Medicare...more

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