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Is a Voluntary Dismissal Without Prejudice Final? SCOTUS Weighs In

[02/28/25]

Posted on February 28, 2025 in HR Insights for Health Care, Litigation Analysis

Published by: Hall Render

On February 26, 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States (the “Supreme Court”) issued its opinion in Waetzig v. Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. It held that the voluntary dismissal of a federal lawsuit without prejudice, under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a), qualifies as a “final judgment, order, or proceeding” under Rule 60(b),... READ MORE

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Executive Order Creates Potential False Claims Act Liability for Employment Discrimination

[01/31/25]

Posted on January 31, 2025 in False Claims Act Defense, Health Law News, HR Insights for Health Care

Published by: Hall Render

In the opening days of his second term, President Donald Trump signed a number of executive orders covering a wide swath of public and private activity. One such executive order (the “Order”), entitled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” addresses diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”) programs in the federal government, as well as... READ MORE

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