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  1. May 01, 2026

    Pharma Aims Torpedo At FCA After Bombshell 9th Circ. Ruling

    A burgeoning campaign against the False Claims Act's whistleblower mechanism is suddenly center stage at the Ninth Circuit, where pharmaceutical companies say a momentous new ruling "illustrates perfectly" the constitutional concerns of U.S. Supreme Court justices regarding FCA enforcement.

  2. March 17, 2026

    9th Circ. Backs Rare FCA Theory In Huge Drug Prices Program

    In a novel and potentially far-reaching decision, the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday revived a major hospital chain's False Claims Act suit accusing large pharmaceutical companies of massive overcharges in a prominent drug discount program where pricing disputes are common.