EEG Testing and Private Investment Companies Pay $15.3 Million to Resolve Kickback and False Billing Allegations

DOJ

Two Texas companies have agreed to pay a combined $15.3 million to resolve allegations of kickbacks and other misconduct resulting in the submission of false claims to federal health care programs. read more »

Former U.S. Army Employee Pleads Guilty to Kickback Scheme to Steer U.S. Government Contracts

DOJ

A former civilian employee of the U.S. Army’s Directorate of Public Works pleaded guilty today for his role in a kickbacks scheme to steer government contracts for work at Camp Arifjan, a U.S. Army base in Kuwait. read more »

Amazon Ends Use of Arbitration for Customer Disputes

NEW YORK TIMES

Amazon told customers this week that it would no longer require them to resolve their legal complaints involving the technology giant through arbitration, a significant retreat from a strategy that often helps companies avoid liability. read more »