Joseph S. Katz, Author at False Claims Act Blog

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Entries by Joseph S. Katz

08 07 '25

First Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Qui Tam for Failing But-For Test Linking AKS Violations to FCA Liability

July 8, 2025/in 1st Circuit, Anti-Kickback Statute, Causation/by Joseph S. Katz

In U.S. ex rel. Flanagan v. Fresenius Med. Care Holdings, Inc., 23-1305 (1st Cir. June 27, 2025), the First Circuit recently affirmed dismissal of an FCA complaint because it failed […]

22 04 '25

Eleventh Circuit Condemns “Shotgun Pleadings” in Florida FCA Suit

April 22, 2025/in 11th Circuit, Rule 9(b)/by Joseph S. Katz

The Eleventh Circuit once again put effect to Rule 9(b), insisting on clarity and specificity in False Claims Act pleadings for them to survive. In Vargas v. Lincare, Inc., 24-11080, […]

30 01 '25

Federal Agencies Can Now Directly Pursue FCA Cases Up to $1M

January 30, 2025/in Legislation/by Joseph S. Katz

Embedded in the FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, signed into law on December 23, 2024, is a provision that could significantly impact agency enforcement activity: the Administrative False Claims […]