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Supreme Court Expands the Scope of Injuries under RICO

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On April 2, 2025, the Supreme Court significantly expanded the scope of injuries entitled to treble damages under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO”).  The Supreme Court held in Medical Marijuana,...more

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Navigating New Department of Education Guidance Amid Shifting Judicial Precedents

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In its final days, the Biden Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter regarding misrepresentations made by third‐party service providers engaged by institutions of higher education. This new guidance, published...more

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Supreme Court To Consider The False Claims Act’s Intent Standard

On Friday, January 13, the Supreme Court agreed to consider whether the False Claims Act (“FCA”) covers compliance lapses tied to regulatory interpretations that are incorrect but “objectively reasonable.” The Supreme Court...more

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New York's Highest Court Interprets "Consumer" Expansively Under Consumer Protection Statute

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On June 3, 2021, the Court of Appeals clarified the scope of New York General Business Law Section 349, a frequently invoked consumer protection provision. The Court held that Section 349 protects consumers from the deceptive...more

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Louisiana Supreme Court Holds That Statute May Confer Broad Duties On Insurers

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In Kelly v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., the Supreme Court of Louisiana recently held that an insurer can be liable for bad faith failure to settle a claim even if it has not received a firm offer to settle the claim. The...more

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