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Sample of What's to Come: Extrapolation in FCA Cases

Client Alert | 1 min read | 01.20.16

On September 29, 2015, the Fourth Circuit agreed to hear an interlocutory appeal in U.S. ex rel. Michaels. v. Agape Senior Community, Inc., to address whether the statistical method of extrapolation may be used to prove liability and damages under the FCA. In a "Feature Comment" published in The Government Contractor, C&M attorneys outline the origins of extrapolation, examine the divergent district court rulings on whether it may be used to prove damages, explain the significance of it to contractors facing FCA liability, and provide practice tips for litigating cases with statistical sampling.

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Client Alert | 3 min read | 12.10.24

Fast Lane to the Future: FCC Greenlights Smarter, Safer Cars

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recently issued a second report and order to modernize vehicle communication technology by transitioning to Cellular-Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) systems within the 5.9 GHz spectrum band. This initiative is part of a broader effort to advance Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) in the U.S., enhancing road safety and traffic efficiency. While we previously reported on the frustrations with the long time it took to finalize rules concerning C-V2X technology, this almost-final version of the rule has stirred excitement in the industry as companies can start to accelerate development, now that they know the rules they must comply with. ...