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DOJ reaches $7.4 million deal with Centerra over False Claims Act violation allegations
BEAUMONT, Texas (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice announced that Centerra Services International Inc. will pay $7.4 million to resolve allegations it violated the False Claims Act. -
False Claims Act penalties increasing in 2016
Due to the passage of the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 2015, the maximum civil penalties for fraud against the government have now been increased to $11,000 for 2016. -
Department of Justice reaches $1.6 million settlement with Big Brothers Big Sisters
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline)—The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Corporation (Big Brothers) will pay the United States $1.6 million to resolve allegations of false claims for funds. -
DOJ reaches $3.75 million agreement with doctor over alleged violations of False Claims Act
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice announced a $3.75 million settlement with Dr. David G. Bostwick in a deal that resolves allegations of False Claims Act violations. -
Justice Department and FTC recommend South Carolina to repeal its CON laws
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission have recommended that the state of South Carolina repeal its laws that regulate hospital construction and the provision of health care services. -
RehabCare will pay $125 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice has announced that RehabCare will pay $125 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by knowingly causing skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to submit false claims for unnecessary services. -
EPA and Department of Justice announces $22 million final settlement with Cooper Drum group
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice announced a final $22 million settlement with a group of 40 parties to help clean up the Cooper Drum site. -
DOJ's Yates Memo aims to increase individual culpability in corporate crimes
The memorandum, issued on Sep. 9 by Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates, established six new policy directives to help the Department of Justice hold individuals involved in corporate misconduct accountable for the wrongdoing. The directives would be in addition to fines and sanctions against a corporation. -
Department of Justice seeks injunctive relief from Volkswagen over alleged faulty emission systems
DETROIT (Legal Newsline) – On behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Department of Justice filed a civil complaint against Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche over alleged faulty emission control systems in their vehicles. -
Justice Department reaches $9 million settlement with URS E & C Holdings
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Justice Department announced that URS E & C Holdings Inc. will pay $9 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations. -
Novum Structures to plead guilty to the alleged use of improper foreign products
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Justice Department announced that Novum Structures LLC has agreed to plead guilty and pay $3 million to resolve allegations of improperly using foreign materials on construction projects involving federal funds. -
Water authority accuses alum manufacturers of conspiracy
MINNEAPOLIS (Legal Newsline) – An Alabama water authority is suing several manufacturers of liquid aluminum sulfate (alum) over claims of a conspiracy to fix prices of the chemical. -
Justice Department and Oregon come to agreement over alleged ADA infractions
SALEM, Ore. (Legal Newsline) – The state of Oregon has reached an agreement with the Justice Department over its alleged infractions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Justice Department reaches agreement for $28 million with 32 hospitals over False Claims Act allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Justice Department has announced that 32 hospitals across 15 states will pay the United States a total of more than $28 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations related to kyphoplasty billing. -
Department of Justice announces an agreement with AMC that will let AMC complete its $172M acquisition of SMH Theatres
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice announced that AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. will divest movie theaters in Connecticut and New Jersey to complete its $172 million acquisition of SMH Theatres Inc. (Starplex Cinemas). -
DOJ: Despite 2012 settlement, celiac disease not necessarily a disability under ADA
A Department of Justice spokesperson says a 2012 civil rights settlement on behalf of Lesley University students with celiac disease doesn't necessarily make the condition a disability. -
21st Century Oncology to pay $19.75M over False Claims Act violation allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Justice Department announced recently that 21st Century Oncology LLC will pay $19.75 million over allegations it violated the False Claims Act. -
Dynasplint will pay $10.3 million over False Claims Act violation allegations
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – The Department of Justice announced that Dynasplint Systems Inc. will pay $10.3 million over alleged False Claims Act violations. -
Department of Justice recovered $3.5 billion in False Claims Act cases in fiscal 2015
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney Benjamin C. Mizer recently announced that the Department of Justice recovered more than $3.5 billion from False Claims Act cases in the 2015 fiscal year. -
Warner Chilcott will pay $125 million to resolve alleged health care fraud scheme
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) – Warner Chilcott U.S. Sales LLC, a subsidiary of pharmaceutical manufacturer Warner Chilcott PLC, has agreed to plead guilty to felony health care fraud scheme charges.