JD Supra

Kaiser Scores First-To-File Dismissal In Medicare Advantage Fraud Suit

Medicare Advantage Organizations have come under increased fire as their parent companies continue to acquire more healthcare practices across the country. Experts suggest that this vertical ...
Law

'First-to-File' Rule Dooms Cardinal Health Executive's Qui Tam Action Against 5 Physician Practices

'First-to-File' Rule Dooms Cardinal Health Executive's Qui Tam Action Against 5 Physician Practices "By having the guts to fight meritless lawsuits, like this one, and win, Health First is able to ...
JD Supra

First-to-File: A Game-Changer in US Patent Law

The shift in patent law from First-to-Invent to First-to-File came about over a decade ago, but still leaves many inventors scratching their heads. Is First-to-File really as simple as “first come, ...
Law

'Error in Our Case Law': 9th Circuit Overturns False Claims Act First-to-File Precedent

"When our law is wrong, it is our duty to correct it," Judge Danielle Forrest wrote for the Ninth Circuit. Judges cannot dismiss federal False Claims Act actions based on the law's first-to-file rule ...
Yahoo Finance

VanEck, 21Shares urge SEC to restore crypto ETPs 'first-to-file' rule

VanEck, 21Shares, and Canary Capital wrote a joint letter addressed to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins, in which they urged the SEC to revert to its "first-to-file" ...
Law360

First-To-File Rule Cited In Halting Fla. Fund Records Theft Suit

Law360, Miami (September 29, 2023, 9:05 PM EDT) -- A Florida state court judge halted proceedings Friday in a lawsuit accusing two businessmen of stealing financial records detailing $81 million worth ...