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Are Allegations of Lack of Medical Necessity in False Claims Act Cases a Basis for Settlement or Trial?
October 01, 2018
<b><i>Lessons Learned from Recent Settlements and Decisions</b></i><p>Health care fraud and False Claims Act cases continue to generate a significant source of funds for the Federal Government.Although, when announcing its focus, the government listed treatment options are not always clear. What these settlements often have in common is that the underlying complaints allege that the services that were rendered and reimbursed lacked medical necessity.
Stretching the Limitations Period in White-Collar Criminal Matters
October 01, 2018
<b><i>Part Two of a Two-Part Article</b></i><p>Though they might seem straightforward on their faces, limitations periods are often elongated by legislation or court interpretation. The authors began looking at some of these exceptions to the stated limitations periods last month in Part One of this article. They continue here with further examples.
Business Crimes Hotline
October 01, 2018
Utah Biodiesel Executives in $511 Million Fuel Tax Credit Scheme
In the Courts
October 01, 2018
Second Circuit Issues Ruling Against DOJ in <i>United States v. Hoskins</i> Appeal
Coordination or Duplication? DOJ Adopts New Policy to Prevent 'Piling On' of Corporate Penalties
September 01, 2018
In May 2018, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new policy to address a growing problem in white-collar criminal and civil enforcement. With increased…
Hidden 'Time' Bombs in White-Collar Criminal Matters
September 01, 2018
<b><i>Part One of a Two-Part Article</b></i><p>What was once perceived as a straightforward limitation on the government's significant enforcement powers has become obscured by statutes and court interpretations that tend to elongate the period for the government to act in ways that often are not transparent to even experienced criminal practitioners.
State Attorney-Client Privilege Rule Incorporated into Federal Law
September 01, 2018
<b><i>Delaware Bankruptcy Court Protects Communications with Financial Professionals Originating in Delaware</b></i><p>Because state law applies at the time a transaction is negotiated, the parties might assume — reasonably so — that state privilege law will govern communications with their attorneys and financial professionals. But what happens if, years later, a suit is filed in federal court and brings claims under federal law? Does state privilege law still apply?
Swiss Bank Pays for Helping U.S. Clients Evade Taxes
September 01, 2018
Here's a sure way to lose half your cooperation credit in a federal investigation: Let your in-house counsel advise employees not to cooperate with U.S. prosecutors.
Business Crimes Hotline
September 01, 2018
3M Settles False Claims Act Lawsuit over Defective Military Earplugs
In the Courts
September 01, 2018
Business Executive Arrested and Charged with Bribing Venezuelan Officials

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