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Could the Road to an AKS Violation Be Paved with Good Intentions? Pfizer Asks SCOTUS

FDA Law Blog

In June 2019, Pfizer sought an OIG advisory opinion to ensure that its proposal would not run afoul of federal law. Pfizer challenged the OIG’s interpretation as contrary to law in a lawsuit brought in the Southern District of New York (SDNY). The Second Circuit’s Interpretation of the AKS and its Mens Rea Element.

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Second Circuit Agrees that Copay Assistance Programs May Violate the Anti-Kickback Statute

FDA Law Blog

On June 27, 2019, Pfizer sought an OIG advisory opinion to ensure that its proposal would not run afoul of federal law. Pfizer challenged the Agency’s interpretation as contrary to law under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) in the Southern District of New York. OIG disagreed. Pfizer appealed to the Second Circuit.

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A Criminologist Assesses the ‘Racketeer-in-Chief’

The Crime Report

The notorious abilities of Capone and these other crime kingpins to corrupt people and neutralize the forces of law pale in comparison to the former president. Several weeks after losing the 2020 election, on Jan.6, As the CEO of the Trump Organization, Inc. As part of this fraudulent family tradition, initiated by Fred Trump, Sr.

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Last-chance Hearing: Jan. 6 Committee Has Yet To Establish A Criminal Case Against Trump

JonathanTurley

Harvard law professor Laurence Tribe said the question was only what would be charged first, since Trump’s felonies were shown “without any doubt, beyond a reasonable doubt, beyond any doubt, and the crimes are obvious.” It is the type of evidence used to show mens rea — “guilty mind.” Trump is in trouble.