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False Claims Act – Only the First Can Be First to File

[04/11/22]

Posted on April 11, 2022 in False Claims Act Defense

Published by: Hall Render

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed that a qui tam relator’s original complaint, rather than any amended complaints subsequently filed in the action, is the “proper point of reference” for analysis under the False Claims Act’s (“FCA’s”) first-to-file rule. Cho on behalf of States v. Surgery Partners, Inc., No. 20-14109 WL 982126... READ MORE

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FCA Cases Just Got Harder to Settle

[05/28/15]

Posted on May 28, 2015 in False Claims Act Defense

Published by: Hall Render

On May 26, 2015, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in Kellog Brown & Root Service, Inv. et al. v. United States ex rel. Carter, 575 U.S. ____ (2015), Case No. 12-1497. Most of the commentary on the case centers around the Court’s decision on the Wartime Suspension of Limitations Act, but... READ MORE

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Last Week in the FCA

[10/14/14]

Posted on October 14, 2014 in False Claims Act Defense

Written by: David B. Honig

From October 1 through October 12, 2014, there were 14 federal cases reported that mentioned the False Claims Act. One was previously discussed in the September 2014 FCA Update. Eight more only tangentially discussed the False Claims Act. Five cases might be of interest to parties and counsel in a False Claims Act suit. US... READ MORE

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