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Eleventh Circuit Holds FCA Qui Tam Litigation Does Not Violate The Appointments Clause In Article II Of The U.S. Constitution – But Questions Remain
The Eleventh Circuit's reversal in U.S. ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates addresses one of the most anticipated False Claims Act decisions in years, ruling that qui tam provisions do not violate the Appointments Clause. While this decision aligns with other circuit courts, it leaves critical constitutional questions unresolved, including Take Care and Vesting Clause challenges that could reshape FCA litigation.
United States Litigation
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Hogan Lovells Cadwalader
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“No Comment” Culture: Why Silence Is Often The Riskiest Legal Strategy
When legal issues arise, many New Jersey businesses default to a "no comment" stance, believing silence protects them from liability. However, this approach can allow allegations to go unanswered, critical deadlines to pass, and manageable disputes to escalate into costly litigation. Understanding when silence serves your interests versus when it creates unnecessary risk is essential for protecting your business.
United States Litigation
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Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC
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Old Rule, Same Implications: Court Dismisses And Narrows Claims In Baltimore Bridge Collapse Matter Based On The Well-Established Robins Dry Dock Rule
A federal court applies the century-old Robins Dry Dock rule to dismiss and narrow claims arising from the Baltimore bridge collapse, reinforcing limitations on recovering purely economic losses in maritime law. The decision examines which parties can seek damages when infrastructure failures disrupt commerce and cause financial harm without direct physical injury to property.
United States Litigation
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Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
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2026 Mid-Year Report: ADA Title III Federal Lawsuit Numbers Are Climbing
Federal ADA Title III lawsuit filings have reached 5,006 cases at mid-year 2026, marking the highest level since 2021 and suggesting a potential record-breaking year ahead. California continues to dominate with 2,426 cases, while new plaintiffs' firms enter the market and filing patterns shift across states. Will 2026 surpass the all-time high of 11,452 lawsuits set in 2021?
United States Litigation
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Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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CAN’T SKIP THE LINE: Court Denies Vivek Shah’s Ex Parte Application Following Ninth Circuit’s Earlier Denial Of His Expedited Appeal
A California district court has denied Vivek Shah's ex parte application seeking to pause a vexatious litigant order while his appeal is pending. Shah, who was previously declared a vexatious litigant for filing numerous frivolous CIPA lawsuits, waited over a month before filing the emergency application, undermining his claim of urgent need for relief.
United States Litigation
Troutman Amin LLP
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TRACKED AND TRACED?: C.D. Cal. Lets CIPA Claims Against Wayfair Move Forward, But Tosses Pen Register Claim
A California federal court allows CIPA wiretapping claims against Wayfair to proceed based on allegations that third-party tracking tools intercepted user communications before reaching the company's servers. The decision examines whether website tracking technology constitutes illegal interception under California's decades-old privacy statute and whether trap-and-trace device prohibitions apply to modern analytics tools.
United States Litigation
Troutman Amin LLP
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Good People Doing Bad Things: When a Fraud Case Is About More Than the Fraudsters
When investors poured millions into an aircraft venture only to discover their brokers had diverted funds and concealed critical information, the path to recovery proved far more complex than simply proving fraud. This case reveals how commercial fraud often emerges not from elaborate schemes but from legitimate ventures under pressure, and why identifying all parties with potential liability—including seemingly innocent intermediaries—can mean the difference between a worthless judgment and act
United States Litigation
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Dickinson Wright PLLC
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Southern District Of New York Grants Motion To Dismiss Securities Class Action Against Digital Technology Services Company For Failure To Plead Falsity Or Scienter
A federal court dismissed a securities fraud class action against a digital technology services company and its officers, finding that plaintiffs failed to adequately plead actionable misstatements regarding AI capabilities, financial performance, and cost-cutting initiatives. The decision provides important guidance on distinguishing between forward-looking statements protected by safe harbor provisions, nonactionable puffery, and allegations that constitute impermissible fraud by hindsight.
United States Litigation
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A&O Shearman
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