Apr 29, 2025 | False Claims Act
The DOJ announced that Walgreens has agreed to a settlement of up to $350 million to resolve allegations of illegally filling unlawful opioid prescriptions and submitting false claims to federal healthcare programs. The settlement includes an initial payment of $300...
Apr 22, 2025 | Land Zoning Law
According to Urbanize Atlanta, Westview’s commercial hub just got a major upgrade! Thanks to Atlanta BeltLine Inc., Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard now features wider sidewalks, protected bike lanes, new trees, and safer crossings between Willard and East Ontario...
Apr 21, 2025 | False Claims Act
The DOJ announced that it has filed a complaint against Barco Uniforms Inc., its suppliers, and individuals Kenny and David Chan, alleging violations of the False Claims Act. According to the DOJ, Barco and its associated entities knowingly underpaid customs duties on...
Apr 16, 2025 | Medicare and Medicaid
Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday directing the Department of Health and Human Services to work with Congress on amending a key component of Medicare’s new drug price negotiation authority. The directive specifically targets a timeline that drugmakers...
Apr 15, 2025 | Civil Healthcare Litigation, Criminal Matters
The DOJ announced that Dr. Rolando Chin, a Panamanian surgeon, pleaded guilty to charges of fraud against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). According to the DOJ, Dr. Chin and other Panamanian medical professionals and pharmacies were found to have...