Supreme Court Issues Landmark ERISA Decision in Cunningham v. Cornell On April 17, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Cunningham et al. v. Cornell University et al., case number 23-1007. The Court reversed the Second Circuit’s prior ruling and held that plaintiffs asserting claims under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) for prohibited transactions are not required to plead the inapplicability of…
SEC Whistleblower Lawyers Secure $6 Million Award On April 21, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced a $6 million award to joint whistleblowers who disclosed information that launched an examination and provided a clear framework that contributed to a successful enforcement action. “Today’s award illustrates that the agency can leverage whistleblower information in various ways, including by prompting an examination,” said Jonathan Carr, the Acting Chief of the…
In one of the most consequential moments in college sports history, a federal judge in the Northern District of California, has declined final approval to a $2.8 billion antitrust settlement between the NCAA, its major conferences, and thousands of current and former Division I athletes. In October of 2024, Judge Wilken, preliminarily approved the settlement – a deal that would have ended a years-long legal battle over athlete compensation and…
As recent market swings rattle investor portfolios, many are realizing the steep risks embedded in structured note investments once marketed as safe or principal-protected. This article outlines how structured notes can fail during volatile conditions and how Miller Shah LLP supports institutional and individual investors pursuing recovery for losses stemming from misrepresented or poorly structured financial products. What are Structured Notes? A structured note is a combination of a bond…
The misclassification of employees as independent contractors is a serious labor issue which often deprives workers of essential rights and protections like overtime pay, paid time off, unemployment insurance, and other key benefits only required by law to be provided to employees. While workers in any industry can suffer from employee misclassification, contractors and freelance workers in creative industries like fashion and design are often particularly vulnerable to this unlawful…
Overview The Washington Attorney General has sued Seattle Public Schools for discriminating against pregnant and breastfeeding employees. This calls attention to the legal obligations employers have under state law and the federal PUMP Act. This article explains the legal protections in place for nursing and pregnant workers, and how Miller Shah LLP helps employees assert their rights when those protections are ignored or violated. Seattle Public Schools Lawsuit The Washington…
Government Alleges Invalid Prescriptions and Medicare Reimbursement Fraud On Monday April 21, 2025, the Justice Department, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) entered into a $300 million settlement with Walgreens Co., Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., among eight other Walgreens subsidiaries of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (collectively “Walgreens”), to resolve allegations of opioid prescription fraud—specifically, that Walgreens unlawfully filled millions of…
SignalFire, a data-driven venture capital firm based in the Bay Area, has raised over $1 billion for its fifth and largest fund, to be invested in applied AI companies. This most recent funding haul exceeds SignalFire’s previous record of $900 million and brings the firm’s total Assets Under Management to $3 billion, underscoring the importance of a sound VC legal strategy to support complex fund structures and regulatory compliance. AI…
Background: DynCorp and the CIVPOL Contract DynCorp International LLC has agreed to pay $21 million to settle False Claims Act allegations of submitting inflated subcontractor charges under the State Department's CIVPOL contract, which tasked the private military contracting company with training Iraqi police forces. DynCorp was originally headquartered in Irving, Texas, and Falls Church, Virginia before being purchased by Amentum, another government contractor with headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia, in November…
The U.S. Department of Justice has reached an $8.8 million settlement with Carson Tahoe Health System, resolving allegations that the healthcare provider improperly secured Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the DOJ, Carson Tahoe and its affiliates—including Carson Tahoe Physician Clinics and Carson Tahoe Continuing Care Hospital—received four PPP loans despite allegedly exceeding size limits outlined in the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) affiliation rules. What…
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