C. Scott Jones, Partner, Locke Lord LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
New York, NY, March 31, 2017 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that C. Scott Jones, Partner, Locke Lord LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “The Future of Qui Tam & False Claims Act: What's In and Out of 2017? Live Webcast.” This event is scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2017 @ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET).
For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=2288
About C. Scott Jones
Scott Jones is a partner in Locke Lord LLP’s litigation and trial section. In his 17+ years, Mr. Jones has tried a variety of cases in state and federal courts. His practice focuses primarily on defending pharmaceutical manufacturers and distribution servicers, aviation and avionics manufacturers, and defense contractors in federal and state False Claims Act / qui tam lawsuits, as well as in connection with the government-led investigations that frequently precede such litigation. Mr. Jones has defended and deposed hundreds of witnesses in such cases and has participated in jury trials involving claims regarding “off label” promotion, drug misbranding, false implied certifications, anti-kickback statute violations, and other false claims issues. Mr. Jones’s trial experience also includes general business litigation, products liability litigation, and commercial and business tort litigation. He also has served as a bar-appointed arbitrator and provides free volunteer legal services to members of the Dallas community.
About Locke Lord LLP
Locke Lord LLP is a full-service, international law firm with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Hartford, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Morristown, New Orleans, New York, Orange County, Providence, Sacramento, San Francisco, Stamford, Washington, D.C., and West Palm Beach.
Our team of approximately 750 attorneys has earned a solid national reputation in complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work. We serve our clients’ interests first, and these clients range from Fortune 500 and middle market public and private companies to start-ups and emerging businesses.
Event Synopsis:
The Obama administration has made an impressive uptake in the False Claims Act (FCA) during the previous years. By repeatedly strengthening the law, annual recoveries and whistleblower cases were raised. In fiscal year 2016 for instance, the Justice Department recovered over $4.7 billion in both settlements and judgement from fraud and FCA cases. This figure is considered as the third highest annual recovery in the history of FCA. Interestingly, of the $4.7 billion recovery, $2.5 billion came from the health care industry. With this, many people are anticipating what changes will Trump leadership bring in the FCA given that he might soon abolish Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA). His policies against fraud and a stronger enforcement are also becoming subjects of interest.
In addition to the change in administrations, the U.S. Supreme Court’s Escobar decision last summer is proving impactful on the scope, implementation, and interpretation of the FCA. In addition to validating the “implied certification” liability theory, the Escobar Court also announced a rigorous “materiality” standard that courts must now apply. In the months following the Escobar decision, numerous courts have focused on the “materiality” requirement for FCA allegations and scienter showings. Thus, while Escobar has expanded the reach of the implied certification theory to all jurisdictions, it also has provided defendants with added protections and dispositive motion arguments.
In this two-hour live Webcast, a panel of key thought leaders organized by The Knowledge Group will provide an overview to help you understand the critical elements of Qui Tam & False Claims Act and the potential changes it might undergo in the succeeding years. Speakers will also provide an in-depth discussion of FCA and give significant insights on the potential impacts of the current administration.
Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:
-Recent Developments in Qui Tam Litigation
-Impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Escobar
-Defensive Techniques Using Heightened Materiality Standard
-Plaintiff Perspective on Post-Escobar Landscape
-Fraud Claims Act Enforcement Under President Trump
-What’s In and Out for 2017?
About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register for an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/
For further details, please visit: https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=2288
About C. Scott Jones
Scott Jones is a partner in Locke Lord LLP’s litigation and trial section. In his 17+ years, Mr. Jones has tried a variety of cases in state and federal courts. His practice focuses primarily on defending pharmaceutical manufacturers and distribution servicers, aviation and avionics manufacturers, and defense contractors in federal and state False Claims Act / qui tam lawsuits, as well as in connection with the government-led investigations that frequently precede such litigation. Mr. Jones has defended and deposed hundreds of witnesses in such cases and has participated in jury trials involving claims regarding “off label” promotion, drug misbranding, false implied certifications, anti-kickback statute violations, and other false claims issues. Mr. Jones’s trial experience also includes general business litigation, products liability litigation, and commercial and business tort litigation. He also has served as a bar-appointed arbitrator and provides free volunteer legal services to members of the Dallas community.
About Locke Lord LLP
Locke Lord LLP is a full-service, international law firm with offices in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Hartford, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Morristown, New Orleans, New York, Orange County, Providence, Sacramento, San Francisco, Stamford, Washington, D.C., and West Palm Beach.
Our team of approximately 750 attorneys has earned a solid national reputation in complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work. We serve our clients’ interests first, and these clients range from Fortune 500 and middle market public and private companies to start-ups and emerging businesses.
Event Synopsis:
The Obama administration has made an impressive uptake in the False Claims Act (FCA) during the previous years. By repeatedly strengthening the law, annual recoveries and whistleblower cases were raised. In fiscal year 2016 for instance, the Justice Department recovered over $4.7 billion in both settlements and judgement from fraud and FCA cases. This figure is considered as the third highest annual recovery in the history of FCA. Interestingly, of the $4.7 billion recovery, $2.5 billion came from the health care industry. With this, many people are anticipating what changes will Trump leadership bring in the FCA given that he might soon abolish Obama's Affordable Care Act (ACA). His policies against fraud and a stronger enforcement are also becoming subjects of interest.
In addition to the change in administrations, the U.S. Supreme Court’s Escobar decision last summer is proving impactful on the scope, implementation, and interpretation of the FCA. In addition to validating the “implied certification” liability theory, the Escobar Court also announced a rigorous “materiality” standard that courts must now apply. In the months following the Escobar decision, numerous courts have focused on the “materiality” requirement for FCA allegations and scienter showings. Thus, while Escobar has expanded the reach of the implied certification theory to all jurisdictions, it also has provided defendants with added protections and dispositive motion arguments.
In this two-hour live Webcast, a panel of key thought leaders organized by The Knowledge Group will provide an overview to help you understand the critical elements of Qui Tam & False Claims Act and the potential changes it might undergo in the succeeding years. Speakers will also provide an in-depth discussion of FCA and give significant insights on the potential impacts of the current administration.
Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:
-Recent Developments in Qui Tam Litigation
-Impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Escobar
-Defensive Techniques Using Heightened Materiality Standard
-Plaintiff Perspective on Post-Escobar Landscape
-Fraud Claims Act Enforcement Under President Trump
-What’s In and Out for 2017?
About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register for an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/
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Thomas LaPointe, Jr., Executive Director
646-844-0200
www.theknowledgegroup.org
Therese Lumbao, Director
Account Management & Member Services
tlumbao@knowledgecongress.org
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