As an initial matter, the government’s refusal to intervene in an FCA action does not strip a relator of his Article III standing in bringing an FCA action when the relator does not suffer an injury in fact. Qui tam actions present a “well-established exception” to the traditional Article III…
The TAF Coalition, a public interest, non-profit organization dedicated to defending and empowering whistleblowers who expose fraud on the government and the financial markets, recently published a primer on understanding Touhy requests by Kang Haggerty member Kandis Kovalsky. In Show Me the Evidence: How Whistleblowers Can Obtain Information from the…
Kang Haggerty LLC is proud to have three lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and two lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 editions. Congratulations to Henry J. Donner, Gregory H. Mathews, Stanley B. Edelstein, Kandis L. Kovalsky and Kyle T. Garabedian. Attorneys…
As businesses across various industries increasingly adopt blockchain, it will become a critical source of discoverable electronically stored information (ESI). The potential benefits of blockchain for e-discovery and data preservation are substantial, making it an area of growing interest and importance. In the August 8, 2024 Edition of The Legal…
Pennsylvania has unique procedures for raising and preserving issues for appeal after trial that could “surprise” many unsuspecting practitioners, especially those who do not practice regularly in the commonwealth. In the July 18, 2024 Edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward T. Kang writes, “Better Safe Than Sorry: Filing Post-Trial Motions…
On July 17, Sofia Calabrese moderated The Anti-Fraud Coalition (TAF) YLD War Stories webinar. The webinar centered around the Fesenmaier case and featured Chandra Napora and Jonathan Lischak of Morgan Verkamp, who were instrumental in securing the $487 Million judgment against Defendants Cameron-Ehlen Group, Inc. dba Precision Lens and its…
Civil RICO is seen as “the litigation equivalent of a thermonuclear device,” and civil RICO claims are often employed in complex, high-stakes litigation. In the July 5, 2024 Edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Edward T. Kang writes, “From Mobsters to Fraudsters: Clearing the Bar for Civil RICO Claims.“ When I…
Hypothetical questions can help facilitate conversations on judgments about the perceived likelihood or potential consequences of an event or an action. They can also help reveal hidden or flawed assumptions. Supreme Court justices, for instance, often use hypothetical questions to test the outer boundaries of what the advocate is asking…
Despite the growing prevalence of the use of hyperlinks, only a handful of courts have addressed the issue of modern attachments to date. In the June 10, 2024 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Kelly Lavelle wrote, “Navigating the Shift: Understanding Modern Attachments in E-Discovery.” The development of new file-sharing techniques…
With strict adherence to regulatory requirements and a commitment to producing safe and effective products, THC-infused beverage companies can take advantage of interstate commerce, standard banking and payment processing solutions, and e-commerce marketing tools. In the May 7, 2024 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, Justin Serianni wrote, “High Hopes for…