Brett Barnett

Jun 12, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Brett Barnett |Edwin Childs |Jonathan Ellis

On June 1, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of whistleblower plaintiffs (referred to as “relators”) in consolidated False Claims Act (“FCA”) cases in a decision that clarified the application of the FCA’s knowledge requirement. In United States ex rel. Schutte v.

Apr 30, 2023 | bucsdugout.com | Brett Barnett

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports After a lengthy rain delay in the nation’s capital Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates fell to the Washington Nationals by a score of 7-2, failing to secure the sweep. Johan Oviedo only managed 2.1 innings before getting the hook in DC, a rare sight over the last few weeks for Pittsburgh. Before his departure, the Nationals managed seven runs on nine hits, his ERA climbing to 4.78 on the year.