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Supreme Court Decides Qui Tam First-to-File Issues

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'First-to-File' Rule Dooms Cardinal Health Executive's Qui Tam Action Against 5 Physician Practices

'First-to-File' Rule Dooms Cardinal Health Executive's Qui Tam Action Against 5 Physician Practices "By having the guts to fight meritless lawsuits, like this one, and win, Health First is able to ...
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'Error in Our Case Law': 9th Circuit Overturns False Claims Act First-to-File Precedent

"When our law is wrong, it is our duty to correct it," Judge Danielle Forrest wrote for the Ninth Circuit. Judges cannot dismiss federal False Claims Act actions based on the law's first-to-file rule ...
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Stay of Action against Insurer under First-to-File Rule

Court: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana. Plaintiff filed an action alleging take-home exposure from asbestos fibers while living with her grandfather, who was a welder for 40 years ...
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Kaiser Scores First-To-File Dismissal In Medicare Advantage Fraud Suit

Medicare Advantage Organizations have come under increased fire as their parent companies continue to acquire more healthcare practices across the country. Experts suggest that this vertical ...
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ETF issuers pen letter urging SEC return to ‘first-to-file’ approvals

Exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers VanEck, 21Shares and Canary Capital sent a letter to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urging a return to the “first-to-file” principle of approving ...