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DOJ Settles Cyber Qui Tam Action Against Illumina for Allegedly Unsecured Genomic Sequencing Products
On July 31, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $9.8 million settlement with Illumina, Inc. (Illumina) to resolve alleged False Claims Act (FCA) violations related to cybersecurity vulnerabilities and shortcomings in its genomic sequencing products. Of the total settlement, $1.9 million will be paid to the qui tam whistleblower who brought…
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Reasonable or Overreach? Rethinking Sanctions for AI Hallucinations in Legal Filings
Abstract – This article examines the problem of fabricated or hallucinated citations in legal briefs, focusing on the recent federal decision in Johnson v. Dunn as a case study. That decision highlights the risks when lawyers rely on generative AI without adequate verification….By: EDRM – Electronic Discovery Reference Model
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Optional Refrigeration Freezes Induced Patent Infringement Claim
In Metacel Pharmaceuticals LLC v. Rubicon Research Private Ltd., the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) held that the optional product storage temperatures stated in Rubicon’s proposed generic product label did not induce infringement of US Patent No. 10,610,502 because Rubicon’s proposed label only optionally permits the refrigeration storage claimed by Metacel’s patent,…
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HHS Pilot Program to Evaluate 340B Drug Pricing Program Rebate Models
The Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) plans to implement a limited pilot program that will allow approved manufacturers to issue post-purchase rebates for 340B covered outpatient drugs rather than upfront discounts….By: Jones Day
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Nielsen’s Novel Approach to BAP1 and Mesothelioma
Recent reviews of genetic research continue to challenge long-held assumptions about the causes of malignant mesothelioma. While plaintiffs’ attorneys often cite to asbestos exposure as the only cause of mesothelioma, a January 2025 publication in Scientific Reports led by Dahlia Nielsen includes a novel approach to the subject and provides further evidence that certain inherited…
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Live Updates: White House Meeting Ends With Few Signs of Progress on Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine pressed for security guarantees in a cordial meeting with President Trump and European leaders.
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Putin’s Proposal for Land Deal, Made to Trump, Shifts Pressure to Zelensky
In Alaska, the Russian leader proposed that Ukraine hand over the remainder of the Donbas region to Moscow to stop the fighting.
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Protests Highlight Growing Discontent With Netanyahu and the Gaza War
Many Israelis feel that freeing the hostages cannot happen if the government refuses to come to terms with Hamas and pursues its policy of trying to eliminate the group militarily.
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Air Canada Flight Attendants Remain on Strike After Walkout Deemed Illegal
A labor relations board ordered flight attendants back to work on Monday, but the union representing the employees rejected the demand.
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As Heat Waves Intensify, Paris Plans for Record Temperatures
City planners say the day when temperatures as high as 122 degrees Fahrenheit, or 50 Celsius, could stall the French capital is not far off. They are already starting to prepare.