On February 18, 2025, the First Circuit joined the Sixth and Eighth Circuits in adopting a “but for” causation standard in ...

The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit recently joined the Sixth Circuit (2023) and Eighth Circuit (2022) ...

Sponsored genetic testing programs can run afoul of federal laws, including the FCA and AKS, if not designed correctly.

The First Circuit joins the Sixth and Eighth Circuits in adopting a more exacting causation standard for False Claims Act liability premised on Anti-Kickback Statute violations. In a victory for ...

Attorney Stuart Silverman says the First Circuit’s widening the divide on the False Claims Act’s causation standard adds to ...

Senators ask if contracts between drugmakers and telehealth companies violate the federal anti-kickback statute.

Senators question Pfizer's partnership with UpScriptHealth, citing potential anti-kickback concerns and risks of increased ...

The alert focuses on suspect payment schemes that could implicate the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS), the False Claims Act (FCA), and other health care fraud and abuse laws. These ...

An El Paso doctor agreed to pay the U.S. $468,626 to resolve allegations under the Federal False Claims Act, according to the ...