Maximizing a qui tam relators’ recovery
Today we will take a look at one of the hot-button topics in world of qui tam litigation — namely, the factors that determine whether a qui tam relator receives a higher […]
Truly There Is Nothing New Under the Sun — And Even Lance Armstrong’s Highly Paid Lawyers Can’t Come Up with Something New….
The qui tam case against Lance Armstrong has been in the news again recently. By way of review, the allegations are that Lance Armstrong was (1) taking performance enhancing drugs while (2) being […]
Interesting Opinion on Lawyer Contingency Fees … And Proof that no good deed goes unpunished.
Interesting Opinion on Lawyer Contingency Fees … And Proof that no good deed goes unpunished. An interesting opinion was issued a few days ago in the U.S. District Court for the District of […]
“Kickback” definition in False Claims Act cases
“Kickback” definition in False Claims Act cases Previously, I have blogged about the inherently complex and nuanced nature of qui tam litigation. Today I want to talk a little bit about the word “kickback” and the history of that […]
The Blog of Legal Times on argument in Allison Engine Company v. United States ex rel Thacker
The Blog of the Legal Times has an excellent post on today’s arguments before the United States Supreme Court in the pivotal case of Allison Engine Company v. United States ex rel Thacker. The article […]