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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently introduced a new whistleblower program, designed to incentivize individuals to report corporate misconduct not covered by other existing programs. This blog will provide an overview of this program, its goals, and some concerns...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a final rule that bans employers from entering into, enforcing, or attempting to enforce noncompete clauses. This rule, announced on April 23, 2024, and set to take effect on September 4, 2024, has significant...
In a recent oral argument, the First Circuit Court hinted at a higher standard for proving cases under the False Claims Act (FCA), particularly those involving the Anti-Kickback Statute. This potential change has significant implications for whistleblowers and the...
On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision to overturn a judicial principle known as the "Chevron Deference." This change could have substantial implications for various areas of law, including False Claims Act whistleblower cases and federal...
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a significant change impacting the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This new rule will notably increase the salary threshold for employees to be classified as exempt from overtime pay. As this rule takes...
Fraud within the Small Business Administration (SBA) programs has long been a concern, particularly within the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) sector. This blog delves into the rampant fraud issues and explores the significant changes in the...
What Is The USFHP? The US Family Health Plan (USFHP) is a health care choice for eligible beneficiaries under the Department of Defense’s TRICARE Prime program. Health care is provided to active duty family members, activated National Guard and Reserve family members,...
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) unveiled its Final Non-Compete Clause Rule ("Final Rule"), which bans post-employment non-compete clauses between employers and their workers. This blog aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the key...
False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlements reached record-breaking numbers in fiscal year 2023. The majority of the settled FCA actions involved the healthcare industry, with $1.8 billion attributed to settlements related to managed care providers, hospitals, pharmacies,...
A split continues among the federal appellate courts on the proper causation standard to apply in False Claims Act ("FCA") cases that are based on the Anti-Kickback Statute “AKS”). The split between courts is set to expand into the First Circuit, which will hear an...
