SKIP TO
CONTENT
Quince False Advertising Investigation
featured news
September 23, 2014
General
Massachusetts Attorney General Asks First Circuit to Review Pivotal False Claims Act Ruling
While many aspects of the False Claims Act are firmly settled by consistent holdings by federal district and appellate courts, other areas are more grey – including how much weight should be given to the difference between a condition of payment and a condition of participation. In today’s article, we […]
September 18, 2014
General
New York District Court Adds to Rule 9(b) Confusion
As we have reported in previous posts, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 9(b) has emerged as an obstacle in some jurisdictions when applied to the pleadings submitted in False Claims Act cases. In sum, Rule 9(b) imposes heightened specificity requirements in certain federal filings. The rule is often applied in […]
July 3, 2014
General
Third Circuit Addresses Ongoing Pleadings Issue – Adopts Less Stringent Standard
When it comes to filing a complaint under the False Claims Act, there exists a split in the law over the level of specificity required in the factual allegations. The issue, which is considered ripe for Supreme Court review, has sharply divided the federal Circuit Courts and has resulted in […]
March 13, 2014
General
U.S. Solicitor General Explains the Inapplicability of Rule 9(b) in the False Claims Act
As we reported yesterday, the U.S. Solicitor General, upon request by the Supreme Court, submitted its amicus curiae brief in the hotly-contested False Claims Act case Nathan v. Takeda Pharmaceuticals. As a bit of background, this case involves the practice of off-label marketing, which occurs when a drug company promotes […]
Contact UsFree Case Evaluation
"*" indicates required fields
By clicking SUBMIT you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and you are providing express consent to receive communications from Berger Montague via calls, emails, and/or text messages.
featured investigations
$2.4B+
in 2025 post-trial judgments
$50B+
in Settlements & Verdicts
55+
Years of Experience With High-Profile Cases
100+
Attorneys Protecting Your Rights
20+
Years Ranked as Top Law Firm by Chambers USA
50
States in Which The Firm Has Successfully Litigated
On the Cutting Edge of the Profession
Legal Intelligencer