Aug 13, 2024 | Zoning and Land Use
The State of Georgia recently enacted laws to create a regulatory framework around the manufacturing, purchase, and sale of consumable hemp products. The new state laws clarify that businesses are permitted to sell, and consumers may purchase, “consumable hemp...
Aug 7, 2024 | Health Care, White Collar Crime
The DOJ announced that Dr. Gregory J. Gerber has agreed to the entry of a consent judgment and permanent injunction to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act (FCA) and the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). According to the 2018 Complaint, between 2013 and...
Aug 7, 2024 | Zoning and Land Use
In Georgia, zoning regulations play a crucial role in promoting public health and wellness. By strategically planning land use and development, local governments can create environments that foster physical activity, mental well-being, and overall community health....
Aug 2, 2024 | False Claims Act
On July 25, 2024, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland awarded default judgments amounting to $26,341,951 against Patrick Britton-Harr and his laboratory companies for alleged violations of the False...
Aug 2, 2024 | False Claims Act
The DOJ announced that the government has filed a False Claims Act (FCA) complaint against Erlanger Health System. Defendant Chattanooga-Hamilton County Hospital Authority, doing business as Erlanger Medical Center and Erlanger Health System, operates several...