The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently had its biggest healthcare fraud takedown in history against defendants for participation in schemes involving over $14.6 billion in losses to the Government. DOJ charged 324 defendants, which included doctors, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and other medical professionals, in connection with the various schemes. Acting Inspector General Juliet T. Hoghkins of the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General reported that it…
Rapper and actor Curtis Jackson III, more commonly known by his stage name 50 Cent, is in the midst of a complicated legal attempt to prevent the use of his image and likeness in an upcoming horror movie. The film in question, “Skill House,” contains a brief appearance from Jackson that his attorney claims may harm his well-established and carefully maintained reputation in the entertainment industry. These assertions have generated…
Senator Bill Cassidy (R- IL) uncovered the Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act to prevent gig worker misclassification. Under this legislation, companies will be able to voluntarily offer portable benefits without employing gig workers and having to pay for unemployment insurance, overtime pay, and workers’ compensation. For some time, there has been a disagreement between labor advocates and large companies like Uber or Lyft over portable benefits. Gig workers have…
A federal contractor, Noble Supply & Logistics, LLC (“Noble”), has agreed to pay $1 million to resolve allegations that it overcharged the United States Air Force for services provided at Cannon Air Force Base, in violation of the False Claims Act (“FCA”). Defense contractor fraud is one of the oldest forms of fraud and dates back to the very creation of the FCA, which was established to combat defense contractor…
Consumer protection laws exist to safeguard individuals against fraudulent, deceptive, or abusive practices. But when businesses fail to comply with these laws, navigating the consumer marketplace can feel like an exercise in avoiding unfair practices or harmful actions. Knowing when to seek legal advice can make all the difference. A consumer protection attorney can help you understand the rights and protections available to you as a consumer and advocate for…
VC Investors Tread With Caution Amid AI Hype And “AI Washing” Risks As artificial intelligence (“AI”) continues to transform markets and industries, venture capital (“VC”) investors navigate both unprecedented opportunities and emerging risks. According to a recent market analysis published by PitchBook, the excitement around artificial intelligence adoption and technology-fueled growth is maturing but not declining. Significant advancement in AI has been made, especially in the Fintech space. AI Growth…
On June 3, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the American Health Foundation (AHF), its affiliate AHF Management Corporation, and three affiliated nursing homes, including Cheltenham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (Cheltenham), have agreed to pay $3.61 million to resolve a False Claims Act case brought by the United States of America. The complaint alleges that AHF defrauded Medicare and Medicaid by billing for non-existent or grossly substandard care.…
On June 30, 2025, New York Attorney General (NYAG) Letitia James announced that her office successfully investigated 25 transportation companies for billing Medicaid for fraudulent trips, such as nonexistent rides, inflated mileage, and illegal patient kickbacks, securing over $13 million in settlements. How Transportation Companies Committed Billing Fraud Millions of New Yorkers rely on Medicaid and Medicaid-covered services, including transportation to and from healthcare facilities. Unfortunately, some companies have taken…
Court Allows Collective Action Over Alleged AI Age Discrimination On May 16, 2025, a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that Mobley v. Workday, Inc., a collective action alleging AI-based age employment discrimination, will proceed. The lawsuit claims that Workday violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (“ADEA”) because its artificial intelligence-based applicant recommendation system discriminated against users by quickly rejecting potentially…
On June 25, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a merger between two of the largest advertising agencies, Omnicom and Interpublic, contingent upon their compliance with a proposed order. This antitrust enforcement order will “prevent Omnicom from engaging in collusion or coordination to direct advertising away from media publishers based on the publishers’ political or ideological viewpoints” (article). Omnicom and Interpublic are two out of six major global advertising…
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