Qui tam legal theory goes back almost 600 years to English Common Law and the practice of suing on behalf of the government. While there are some definite shades of the principle’s use in early colonial law, the codification of qui tam principals came out of an...
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Case alert: “Neutral” product reviews can constitute false advertising
A federal appeals court recently held that the publisher of a self-described "neutral" product review guide could face civil liability for false advertising because it received indirect financial benefits from the manufacturer of products that it reviewed favorably...
Is your noncompete agreement enforceable?
Business owners often struggle both to find and retain qualified workers. Recruitment can also be an expensive process for any organization. In fact, according to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), U.S. employers typically spend more than $4,000 every...
A high-profile case provides a look at insurance fraud
An insurance fraud case currently on appeal in the state of New York pits a major insurance company against a medical practice.The insurance company is defending its stance of nonpayment to the medical practice on the grounds of "fraudulent incorporation." Fraud comes...
Are you considering filing a wrongful termination claim?
If you believe you are a victim of wrongful termination, filing a claim against your employer may be your next step.However, you have probably never done this and may feel ill-equipped to handle the matter properly. Here are five tips to help you manage the task of...
Is your employer making accommodations for your disability?
Perhaps you are just beginning a new job. When you applied, you and the recruiter discussed your disability and the need for the employer to make some accommodations for you. Now that you are officially employed, how is your need for “reasonable accommodation” going?...
Understanding unreasonable refusal to rehire
Despite an employer's best efforts to provide employees with a safe working environment, many workplace injuries occur every year around Wisconsin. In 2019, the state announced it would cut back funds for workers' compensation. This is partially due to the...
Who received the largest fine under the False Claims Act?
To date, the largest civil fine ever assessed in one case under the Federal False Claims Act was $2 billion. The recipient was GlaxoSmithKline LLC. Criminal penalties added another $1 billion.This is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. How did...
Are you a former Walmart pharmacy employee?
Did you dispense insulin pens? If so, we want to hear from you! We are attorneys investigating reports of a "don't break the box" policy.**The "don't break the box" policy Each patient uses a different amount of insulin and thus needs a different number of insulin...
Does your severance agreement hold up to ADEA standards?
Perhaps the company you work for is letting you go after several years. Naturally, this is distressing. You had recently moved onto the executive floor and, at the age of 48, you are not getting any younger.When you joined the company as a sales associate, there was...