Unitary Executive Theory Surfaces in Court: District Court Rules Qui Tam Provisions of the False Claims Act Unconstitutional
On September 30, 2024, the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida ruled that filing claims on behalf of the government under qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act (FCA)…
October 2024 Legal News: Law Firm News and Industry Expansion, Industry Awards and Recognition, and DEI
Thank you for reading the National Law Review’s legal news roundup, highlighting the latest law firm news! As October comes to an end, legal industry news continues to be a…
Federal District Court in Florida Holds FCA’s Qui Tam Provisions Unconstitutional
In the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision in United States ex rel. Polansky v. Executive Health Resources, Inc., three justices expressed concern that the False Claims Act’s qui tam provisions violate Article II of…
Supreme Court Declines to Hear “Willfulness” Case
On Monday, October 7, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to consider a petition for certiorari in United States ex rel. Hart v. McKesson Corp., Case No. 23-1293, where relator, Adam…
Ten Social Media and Content Ideas for Law Firms to Give Back This November
November is a perfect time to reflect, show gratitude, and give back because it encourages us to pause and appreciate the people and opportunities that have shaped our year. It’s…
NLRB General Counsel Takes Issue with “Stay-or-Pay” Employment Provisions
On October 7, 2024, the General Counsel (GC) for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a 17-page memorandum urging the NLRB to find so-called “stay-or-pay” provisions unlawful and to impose harsh…
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Final Rules (“Final Rules”) Are Released: Plans and Issuers Must Prepare for January 1, 2025 Effective Date (US)
The long-awaited Final Rules amending the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (“MHPAEA”) were released on September 9, 2024, with the bulk of the requirements going into effect on January 1,…
FTC Social Media Staff Report Suggests Enforcement Direction and Expectations
The FTC’s staff report summarizes how it views the operations of social media and video streaming companies. Of particular interest is the insight it gives into potential enforcement focus in the coming…
FTC Finalizes Major Rewrite of HSR Filing Requirements
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted unanimously to issue a final rule that implements significant changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification form and accompanying instructions. While the final rule…
Are We There Yet? DoD Issues Final Rule Establishing CMMC Program
The US Department of Defense (DoD) published a final rule codifying the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Program. The final CMMC rule will apply to all DoD contractors and subcontractors that will…