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Eleventh Circuit Rejects the Appointments Clause Challenge to the False Claims Act's Qui Tam Provisions
On September 1, 2026, the Eleventh Circuit held that False Claims Act relators are not “Officers of the United States,” rejecting the Appointments Clause challenge a Florida court had used to dismiss a qui tam case. The narrow ruling forecloses that defense in the circuit for now but leaves the Vesting and Take Care Clause theories open. What it means for defendants.

Quando pagar um rival para sair do mercado vira um caso antitruste: lições do acordo da FTC com Zillow e Redfin
O acordo da FTC com a Zillow e a Redfin sobre um negócio de US$100 milhões pela saída do mercado: o que o governo alegou, os argumentos da defesa e a ordem incomum que exige que um concorrente se reconstrua e reingresse no mercado.

Understanding the Benefits of the First Step Act
When facing federal criminal charges, selecting a defense lawyer with a deep understanding of the federal sentencing regime is critical. Federal sentencing invo

Criminal Procedure: Recent Supreme Court Rulings and Their Implications
The U.S. Supreme Court continues to shape the landscape of criminal procedure through recent rulings that have far-reaching consequences. Three notable cases— U

Pulsifer v. U.S.
Pulsifer v. U.S. Recently, in Pulsifer v. United States, the Supreme Court clarified the interpretation of the safety valve provision under the First Step Act.