Late last week, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court’s dismissal on summary judgment of a relator’s FCA claims in U.S. ex rel. Folliard v. Government Acquisitions, Inc. & Govplace. Although the court provided an extensive discussion of several evidentiary rulings that led to the dismissal of much of the case, its ruling with respect to the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) certifications received from suppliers is significant to contractors.

Late last week, the D.C. Circuit affirmed the district court’s dismissal on summary judgment of a relator’s FCA claims in U.S. ex rel. Folliard v. Government Acquisitions, Inc. & Govplace. Although the court provided an extensive discussion of several evidentiary rulings that led to the dismissal of much of the case, its ruling with respect to the Trade Agreements Act (TAA) certifications received from suppliers is significant to contractors.

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The Justice Department received an unpleasant surprise last week.

In a case of first impression, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld the constitutionality of inter partes review (IPR) proceedings.

Today's guest is Stephanie Corey, a true pioneer in the field of legal operations. She started her career in business and finance, but became the first legal ops professional in Silicon Valley...

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Welcome to Goodwin's ERISA Litigation Update. Litigation involving ERISA-governed benefits plans has exploded in recent years. Lawyers in our award-winning ERISA Litigation practice have extensive experience...

On Monday, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. filed comments on behalf of the Coalition to Preserve LDT Access and Innovation in response to FDA's proposed...

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What's in store for Guernsey as an international finance centre in 2016?

It should not surprise anyone reading this blog that the U.S. Supreme Court has again declined to grant any petitions concerning Section 101 patent eligibility, despite the ongoing disagreement at the Federal Circuit.