Tag Archives: Limitations

The Supreme Court resolves circuit split on FCA statute of limitations period

On May 13, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously affirmed a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, holding that the False Claims Act’s (“FCA”) limitations period in 31 U.S.C.(b)(2) applies to “relator-initiated actions” in which the … Continue reading

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Deeper Dive: Security Incident Mitigation Strategy: Effective Negotiation of Technology Contract Limitations of Liability

There is always significant negotiation around caps on liability when negotiating a contract with a technology vendor. If the vendor will have access to the personal information of its customers’ end users (regardless of whether the end users are employees … Continue reading

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Court Rules the New York Continuous Treatment Doctrine Does Not Toll the Statute of Limitations for the Failure to Diagnose

Medical malpractice cases, like any civil lawsuit, must be pursued within the time frame established by the statute of limitations. While the courts strictly construe the statute of limitations for pursuing a medical malpractice claim in New York, there are … Continue reading

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Three Circuit Split on Interpretation of the False Claim Act’s Statute of Limitations to be Decided by Supreme Court

The False Claims Act (FCA) was enacted in 1863 to stop the massive fraud perpetrated by large contractors during the Civil War.  The FCA has gone through many iterations since its enactment.  Relevant here, the FCA allows a private plaintiff, … Continue reading

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What is the Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Injuries in Maryland?

The Statute of Limitations for car accident injuries in Maryland sounds technical but it’s very important for people who make a claim against an insurance company. If you wait too long, you lose the ability to gain compensation for your … Continue reading

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