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False Claims Act

Avoiding Potential False Claims Act Liability And Qui Tam Actions

Governments at all levels are increasingly turning to federal and state false claims act statutes in an attempt to combat fraud against the government and to address the record deficits they are running. At the same time, legislatures have been steadily broadening the scope of what constitutes a...

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Litigation

In Gabelli, Supreme Court Holds SEC Enforcement To Strict Five-Year Limitations Period For Penalties; Will The Other Shoe Drop In Bartek?

In Gabelli v. SEC, No. 11-1274, 2013 WL 691002 (U.S. Feb. 27, 2013), the Supreme Court unanimously adopted a bright-line rule that, in SEC enforcement cases where the SEC seeks civil money penalties, the five-year statute of limitations provided for in 28 U. S. C. §2462[1] begins to run when...

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U.S.

Boston: A Magnet City For Lawyers

Editor: Please describe Weil’s Boston office, its practice groups, and in particular, your practice. O’Toole: This past fall, Weil’s Boston office celebrated its tenth anniversary. Our office has been a tremendous success, and we remain confident for the years ahead knowing...

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Biotechnology | Life Sciences

From Roche To Momenta: The Safe Harbor And The Current Landscape Of Biosimilars

Editor: Please tell us about your professional background. Weiswasser: My scientific training is in biochemistry and molecular biology, and I focus my patent litigation and counseling practice on the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Over the years I have worked extensively with...

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Board of Directors

Preserving Balance In Corporate Governance

In our annual missive last year, we wrote about the need to restore trust in our system of corporate governance generally and in relations between boards of directors and shareholders specifically. We continue to be troubled by the tensions that have developed over roles and responsibilities in...

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Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity At Weil: Dedicated To Inclusion

Editor: Please share with our readers your professional background. You launched the Office for Diversity at the New York City Bar Association. Would you elaborate on its mission and programs? Moore: I joined Weil in 2007 to lead its global diversity program. Prior to joining Weil, most of my...

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Entertainment | Sports

Antitrust And Labor Litigation In The Pro Sports Arena

Editor: Please tell us about your professional background. Meyer: I’ve been a litigator and trial lawyer at Weil Gotshal for my whole career, which has spanned a little over 26 years. I focus on general complex commercial litigation, and I also do a fair amount of intellectual property....

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