Pacemaker Co. Seeks Clarity on Qui Tam Publicity Test
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Pacemaker Co. Seeks Clarity on Qui Tam Publicity Test
A medical device company is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to clarify the False Claims Act's public disclosure bar. To succeed, the company will have to show a true circuit split has emerged, not just differing interpretations of subjective language in the law.
Healthcare Deals This Week: Novartis, Sanofi, Gilead
Alphabet's mega-round and major agreements in the T-cell engager space. Law360 breaks down the big deals from the past week.
Utah Hospitals To Track Violence As States Step Up Reporting
Under a new law, Utah hospitals will join a national effort to better understand the risks facing healthcare workers.
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