In the largest healthcare fraud settlement in U.S. history, British drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline has agreed to pay the government $3 billion. The settlement covers about 10 years worth of federal civil and criminal investigations.

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Glaxo $3B Fine Largest Healthcare Fraud Settlement in History?

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A former general counsel has found herself on the other side of the law for an alleged FDA cover up, thanks to a Department of Justice indictment. Former Vice President and G.C.

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Ex-Glaxo VP Indicted in Off Label Drug Cover Up

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The whistleblower whose actions led to a major settlement payment by GlaxoSmithKline will sleep well, knowing she did the right thing. Cheryl Eckard is also eligible to be compensated under the False Claims Act, and will receive $96 million of… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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GSK to Pay $750 Million for Sale of Adulterated Drugs

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Former Rand Paul volunteer Tim Profitt is facing potential charges in court after an alleged stomping assault of a MoveOn.org supporter caught on video tape. Kentucky police are considering charges against at least two additional Rand Paul supporters seen on… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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A federal indictment was unsealed charging naturalized American citizen Farooque Ahmed with a bomb plot to attack Washington D.C.’s metro system.

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Man Charged With DC Metro Bomb Plot

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As previously discussed on this blog, in late February, the Senate Finance Committee released a 334 page report taking both the FDA and pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline to task for what it found to be an unacceptable risk of heart attack… Continue reading this article, and get more legal news and information, at FindLaw.com.

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California County Sues GSK over Diabetes Drug Avandia

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Gay marriage proponents are toasting a modest victory in Maryland this week. Although not an absolute legal victory, gay couples are seeing an increase in the rights afforded to them under Maryland law.

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Public health advocates hope they can continue to rely on support from Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson to

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Jaycee Dugard, who along with her two daughters was allegedly held captive by convicted sex offender Phillip Garrido, has filed claims against the California state corrections department. The claims are against the state of California for failures by parole agents..

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Jaycee Dugard Files Claims Against CA State Corrections

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Move over Merck, Americans are about to have a new drug company to worry about. According to CNN, late last week the

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