DOJ Reports $4.7B in FCA Recoveries in FY16
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 12.16.16
On December 14, 2016, DOJ reported that it recovered more than $4.7 billion in settlements and judgments from civil FCA cases in FY16, making it the third highest annual recovery in FCA history. Of the FY16 recoveries, $2.5 billion related to health care fraud, $1.7 billion related to the financial industry, and the remaining $500M related to higher education, procurement, and other federal programs.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.02.25
Merger consent orders are back at the FTC, and the FTC’s most recent action showcases how the current leadership is analyzing divestiture proposals. Last week, the FTC approved a proposed consent agreement in Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.’s (ACT) acquisition of retail fuel outlets from Giant Eagle, Inc. that paired standard retail divestitures with a “prior notice” requirement that ACT notify the agency of future acquisitions in certain markets regardless of size. This FTC has signaled greater acceptance of remedies than the prior administration, and this most recent consent puts that on display, with Commissioner Meador providing merging parties guidance on designing effective remedies.
Client Alert | 4 min read | 07.02.25
Client Alert | 3 min read | 07.02.25
USPTO's Upcoming Changes to the Accelerated Examination Program
