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Oct 7, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | Amy Fouts |Patrick Lewis
A federal court has held that the False Claims Act's
private enforcement mechanisms are unconstitutional under the
Appointments Clause, reasoning that qui tam relators lacked proper
constitutional appointment to exercise the executive power of the
United States necessary to sustain an FCA action.
If upheld, the decision could substantially impact future FCA
litigation since most cases are brought privately (by qui tam
relators) rather than by the government itself.
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Amy Fouts |Patrick Lewis |Gregory Tanner
Key Takeaways: A federal court has held that the False Claims Act’s private enforcement mechanisms are unconstitutional under the Appointments Clause, reasoning that qui tam relators lacked proper constitutional appointment to exercise the executive power of the United States necessary to sustain an FCA action. If upheld, the decision could substantially impact future FCA litigation since most cases are brought privately (by qui tam relators) rather than by the government itself.
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Oct 3, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Amy Fouts |Gregory Tanner |Patrick Lewis
Key Takeaways:A federal court has held that the False Claims Act’s private enforcement mechanisms are unconstitutional under the Appointments Clause, reasoning that qui tam relators lacked proper constitutional appointment to exercise the executive power of the United States necessary to sustain an FCA action. If upheld, the decision could substantially impact future FCA litigation since most cases are brought privately (by qui tam relators) rather than by the government itself.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
nature.com | Yibo Zhao |Kirsten Harvey |Patrick Lewis
AbstractMutations in the LRRK2 gene are the most common genetic cause of familial Parkinson’s Disease (LRRK2-PD) and an important risk factor for sporadic PD (sPD). Multiple clinical trials are ongoing to evaluate the benefits associated with the therapeutical reduction of LRRK2 kinase activity.
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
newsini.com | Todd Williamson |Madison McGaw |Neil Rasmus |Patrick Lewis
Gwyneth Paltrow’s mom, Blythe Danner, was transported in an ambulance after attending a Hamptons charity event on Saturday. Gwyneth Paltrow’s mom, Blythe Danner, is doing well after suffering a medical scare during a charity event in the Hamptons. The “Butterflies are Free” actress, 81, was taken away by an ambulance from Springs Food Pantry’s E.A.T. in the Hidden Gardens 2024 event at the Corbett Estate in East Hampton, NY, on Saturday, a source told People.
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Feb 6, 2024 | 
isustudentmedia.com | Patrick Lewis
The music world was set ablaze once again as the 2024 Grammy Awards unfolded in a dazzling spectacle of talent, creativity, and star-studded moments. Hosted at the iconic Staples Center in Los Angeles, the event brought together the industry's brightest stars to honor and celebrate outstanding achievements in music across various genres. From electrifying performances to heartfelt acceptance speeches, the 2024 Grammys delivered an unforgettable night of entertainment and inspiration.
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Jan 5, 2024 | 
books4life.medium.com | Patrick Lewis
In this captivating tale, a miller’s daughter faces an unexpected proposal from a lord, thrusting her into a situation where refusal is not an option. Despite her young age of 15 and a lack of thoughts about marriage, she finds herself entangled in a mysterious manor house that no one in the village seems to know about. The eerie request to visit the manor at midnight adds an unsettling layer to the unfolding narrative.
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Dec 30, 2023 | 
news.com.au | Patrick Lewis
Celebrating the New Year can become tiresome. Same crowds, same faces, same same. So to liven up the whole thing, my girlfriend and I came up with a great idea to celebrate New Year in a different capital city in Australia – and find the best. Looking back, this has been a brilliant adventure. Because we were in a different city, everything felt new. Even shopping in the malls during the sales rush is tolerable.
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Nov 4, 2023 | 
biorxiv.org | Grace Holmes |Sophie Ferguson |Patrick Lewis |Karen Echeverri
AbstractThe starlet sea anemone, Nematostella vectensis, is an emerging model organism with a high regenerative capacity, which was recently found to possess an orthologue to the human LRRK2 gene (NvLRRK2). The leucine rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) gene, when mutated, is the most common cause of inherited Parkinsons Disease (PD). Its protein product (LRRK2) has implications in a variety of cellular processes, however, the full function of LRRK2 is not well established.
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Oct 17, 2023 | 
mower.com | Patrick Lewis
Advertisers turn to programmatic advertising for its efficiency and data-driven targeting capabilities. Broadly speaking, it’s site agnostic. The focus is on reaching relevant audiences wherever they are online, as opposed to advertising directly on a specific website or app. And while restrictions can be applied to ensure ads are appearing alongside brand-safe content, a recent study suggests there’s a growing problem you need to be mindful of as a programmatic advertiser.
