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There Are Limits! Reining In FCA Penalties Pursuant to the Excessive Fines Clause

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In the high-stakes realm of False Claims Act (FCA) litigation per-claim penalties can reach daunting levels that dwarf even treble damages. A recent ruling from the Eighth Circuit Court provides valuable guidance on the...more

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