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Medical Marijuana In Schedule III Survives Its First Major Challenge
On September 9th, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia denied a motion to stay filed by SAM, Inc. and the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association, Inc. (collectively, “SAM”). The motion sought to stay (pause) the Attorney General’s final order placing state legal medical marijuana into Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). While this ruling merely maintains the status quo, it is still a significant victory for state legal medical marijuana operators.
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Harris Sliwoski
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Access Denied: Court Dismisses Cybersecurity False Claims Act Complaint For Lack Of Materiality
A federal court in Illinois recently dismissed a cybersecurity-related False Claims Act qui tam complaint against Archer Daniels Midland Company, primarily on materiality grounds. The decision highlights the stringent requirements relators face when pursuing cybersecurity FCA claims, particularly the need to demonstrate that alleged cybersecurity deficiencies would have significantly affected the government's payment decisions. The court's analysis provides critical guidance on pleading requirements for fal
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Arnold & Porter
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South Carolina PPP Loan Fraud Settlements Show False Claims Act Enforcement Is Still Active
In a recent settlement, five South Carolina companies agreed to pay a combined $7.9 million to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by improperly obtaining over $5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The five companies include EuWe Eugen Wexler US Plastics Inc., Mankiewicz Coatings, LLC, Fukoku America, Inc., AWL Automation, LLC, and Stoba USA Corporation.
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Miller Shah
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Jacques Semmelman Featured Guest On Dateline NBC Podcast
Commercial litigation partner Jacques Semmelman joins Dateline NBC's True Crime Weekly podcast to demystify the complex world of international extradition law. Drawing on his experience as a former Assistant US Attorney, Semmelman explains the legal standards, treaty requirements, and diplomatic considerations that govern how individuals are transferred between countries to face criminal charges or serve sentences.
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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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Pabian Law’s Weekly Video: A New Trend: Biometrics Appointments For Foreign Nationals On H-2B Visa Petitions (Video)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has begun issuing Requests for Evidence on H-2B visa petitions to examine past criminal matters involving foreign national workers, even for minor or old offenses. This emerging trend is leading to additional scrutiny, delays, and biometrics appointments that employers must be prepared to navigate.
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Pabian Law
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Eleventh Circuit Upholds False Claims Act Qui Tam Provisions, But Broader Constitutional Challenges Remain
The Eleventh Circuit’s recent decision in United States ex rel. Zafirov v. Florida Medical Associates, LLC marks an important development in the ongoing constitutional debate surrounding the False Claims Act’s qui tam provisions. By rejecting an Appointments Clause challenge, the court aligned itself with every other circuit that has spoken on the issue.
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Winston Taylor
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DOJ Formalizes Its Global Trade Fraud Enforcement Strategy
The U.S. Department of Justice has established a permanent Global Trade & Commerce Enforcement Section and released a comprehensive resource guide outlining federal authorities to combat customs and trade fraud. With $1 billion already recovered in enforcement actions, the DOJ emphasizes corporate compliance obligations, supply chain auditing, and the strategic use of the False Claims Act to pursue tariff evasion and duty underpayment.
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Goodwin Procter LLP
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CLIENT ALERT: DOJ’s National Fraud Enforcement Division Announces New Enforcement Priorities And Plan To Address Them
The Department of Justice's National Fraud Enforcement Division has unveiled a restructured framework targeting five critical areas of fraud enforcement, backed by a planned expansion to 500 attorneys and staff. With new specialized prosecution teams and data-driven investigative tools, the Division aims to pursue complex fraud schemes more aggressively across government procurement, healthcare, tax compliance, international trade, and corporate misconduct.
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Sher Tremonte
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500 Prosecutors And Five Priorities: Inside DOJ’s Aggressive New Fraud Push
The U.S. Department of Justice is launching an unprecedented expansion of its National Fraud Enforcement Division, deploying approximately 500 attorneys and staff by late August 2026 to combat fraud across five critical enforcement areas. With enhanced data-driven capabilities and specialized prosecution teams, DOJ is signaling a more aggressive approach to white-collar enforcement that will significantly impact companies in government contracting, healthcare, tax, international trade, and corporate sectors
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Back-to-School Traffic Safety Tips For New Jersey Drivers | Part II
As students return to classrooms across New Jersey, drivers face increased traffic congestion and heightened accident risks around schools and bus stops. Understanding state traffic laws regarding school bus stops, school zone speed limits, and pedestrian safety becomes critical during this busy season. This comprehensive guide explains the legal requirements and safety measures every motorist should follow to protect children and navigate back-to-school traffic responsibly.
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Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer
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Jacques Semmelman Featured Guest On Dateline NBC Podcast
Commercial litigation partner Jacques Semmelman joins Dateline NBC's True Crime Weekly podcast to demystify the complex world of international extradition law. Drawing on his experience as a former Assistant US Attorney, Semmelman explains the legal standards, treaty requirements, and diplomatic considerations that govern how individuals are transferred between countries to face criminal charges or serve sentences.
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Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP
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