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Fraud
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Health Care and Life Sciences
The Government Seeks FCA Liability for Off-Label Use of Medical Devices
The United States’ recent False Claims Act (“FCA”) prosecution in United States v. Prometheus Group, et al., is a reminder that the government will use the FCA to target medical device…
Food Safety News
In Austin, Texas, the trial of the retired Blue Bell president adjourns for the weekend
By Dan Flynn
The United States v Paul Kruse trial in Austin, TX, has adjourned for the weekend. It will continue at 8:30 a.m. Monday, when presumably the jury will resume deliberations. The…
Litigation Finance Journal
United Kingdom Sentences £100M Litigation Financier to 14 Years Jail
By John Freund
The United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO) investigation of Timothy Schools has ended in a 14 year jail term. Mr. Schools is accused of defrauding investors to fund his exorbitant…
Whistleblower Lawyer Blog
COVID-19 Government Spending Must Be Protected by Whistleblowers–Through the False Claims Act and State False Claims Acts
COVID-19 has required unprecedented government spending through the CARES Act and other measures. That spending creates countless opportunities for theft of funds desperately needed to fight the coronavirus. The virus…
Drug & Device Law
Chocolate Ice Cream Fraud Plaintiff Gets Just Desserts
In these dog days of summer, few things bring as much joy and relief as ice cream. What does ice cream have to do with drugs or medical devices? Not…
Investigation Counsel
What Fraud Victims Should Know about… Striking a Rogue’s Defence in the Context of Mareva Injunctions
By Publisher
Many victims of fraud want their day in Court but often, due to the misconduct of the rogues they are suing, it is difficult to obtain. Instead, due to the…
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
What are the pros and cons of buying NFTs?
Non-fungible tokens are a market that many are still weary about, or have a hard time understanding. A Financial Times reader wrote in asking about what the pros and cons…
Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider
Privacy Tip #339 – Scammers Take Advantage of Disaster Victims
Seeing the victims in Kentucky following the devastating floods is heartbreaking. Even more distressing is seeing those who are trying to help by donating funds to the relief effort victimized…
Food Safety News
Blue Bell president” Ricky” Dickson testifies as government witness against his “friend”
By Dan Flynn
AUSTIN — Richard S. “Ricky” Dickson, the current President at Blue Bell Creameries, testified Wednesday as a government witness against his predecessor and one-time mentor, Paul Kruse. Dickson took over…
Food Safety News
Jury trial begins in fraud and conspiracy trial involving Blue Bell, an iconic Texas brand
By Dan Flynn
AUSTIN -- The timeline played the starring role during the opening arguments at the jury trial of the United States v Paul Kruse. Department of Justice attorney Matthew Lash for…