The Court unanimously held that a defendant’s subjective belief is relevant to scienter under the False Claims Act, even when a defendant’s conduct is consistent with an objectively reasonable interpretation of the law....more
The Seventh Circuit has created a third standard for evaluating motions to dismiss pursuant to the government’s FCA dismissal authority.
The US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit’s August 17, 2020, opinion in United...more
Oral argument in Universal Health indicates Justices disinclined to categorically reject False Claims Act implied certification theory, though may limit its scope.
On April 19, 2016, the United States Supreme Court heard...more
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