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First Circuit Adopts “But-For” Causation Standard for Proving Kickback FCA Violations

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In a closely watched appeal, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled on February 18 that to satisfy the causation requirement in False Claims Act (FCA) actions based on alleged Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS)...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Federal Judge Rules Government Must Demonstrate “But-For” Causation for Anti-Kickback Statute Claims

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Federal Judge Rules Government Must Demonstrate “But-For” Causation for Anti-Kickback Statute Claims - On September 27, 2023, Chief Judge Dennis Saylor of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts ruled that...more

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Third Circuit Confirms “But-For” Standard for Retaliation Claims Under the False Claims Act

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Last month, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employee’s protected activity must be the “but for” cause of an adverse action to support a claim for retaliation under the False Claims Act (“FCA”). The Court...more

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