In an opinion issued April 29th in the case United States ex rel. Palmer v. Tata Consulting Servs., Ltd., the Fifth Circuit delivered a clear reminder that the False…
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We just released Episode 40 of the False Claims Act Insights podcast, where I discussed best practices for structuring physician compensation arrangements and navigating the complex compliance landscape surrounding healthcare…
Proposed Changes to Federal Sentencing Guidelines and Their Potential Effect on White Collar Cases
On December 19, 2025 and January 30, 2026, the United States Sentencing Commission released proposed amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines for 2026. See U.S. Sentencing Comm’n, Proposed 2026 Amendments…
Nebraska, Texas, and Other States Enact Foreign Influence Laws That Could Impact Businesses and Other Organizations
In the last year, Nebraska, Texas, and other states have passed foreign influence laws requiring disclosure of lobbying and other advocacy activities on behalf of foreign actors. Although these so-called…
Emerging Cybersecurity Threats: Safeguarding Your Organization in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape
How AI-Powered Attacks, Supply Chain Vulnerabilities, and Regulatory Pressures Are Shaping Cybersecurity Today
In today’s digital-first world, cybersecurity has never been more crucial. Organizations across every industry face a rapidly…
We just released Episode 39 of the False Claims Act Insights podcast where I discussed recent oral arguments in the Third Circuit appeal of the Janssen Products case with Husch…
Supreme Court Clarifies Ex Post Facto Status of MVRA Restitution: Ellingburg v. United States
The Supreme Court recently and unanimously held in Ellingburg v. United States[1] that restitution imposed under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act of 1996 (MVRA) qualifies as “criminal punishment” subject…
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