Bricker & Eckler LLP Publications

Double or Treble Damages Under the False Claims Act?

5/20/2013

Bricker LLP bulletin regarding the Seventh Circuit's recently issued decision concerning the proper statutory interpretation of damages under the False Claims Act in United States v. Anchor Mortgage Corp. In this case, the district judge needed to determine whether to award double damages rather than triple damages. In addition, an update on Lance Armstrong case.

Ohio Consumer Class Actions No Longer Mired in (Low-) Tar Pit?

5/17/2013

In light of the recent decision in Phillips v. Philip Morris Companies Inc., class action lawsuits alleging violations of consumer sales and deceptive trade practices laws are likely to become much less popular in Ohio.

89 People Arrested Nationwide in Health Care Fraud Sting

5/15/2013

On May 14, the Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Action Team (HEAT) announced a nationwide takedown of 89 individuals for alleged health care fraud schemes.

Regaining Ownership of Severed Oil and Gas Mineral Rights in Ohio

5/15/2013

Bulletin detailing the Ohio statute setting forth a multi-step process to be specifically followed in order to accomplish the merging of the surface and mineral interests.

Why Every Municipality Should Consider Aggregation as a Service to Residents

5/14/2013

Significant regulatory changes in Ohio and increased competition present an opportunity for municipalities to secure better electric and natural gas pricing for their constituents.