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By Janette Wider | Mar 24, 2026 | 1 min read

A federal appeals court upheld the idea that clinical laboratories can rely on physician orders to justify medical necessity

By Rachel Muenz | Feb 6, 2025 | 1 min read

The decision deepens a split among circuit courts regarding how to determine liability for false claims

Cases filed or resolved by the U.S. Department of Justice in the fourth quarter reveal the same compliance issues from early in 2024

By Glenn S. Demby | Jan 2, 2024 | 1 min read

Recent cases involve Medicare’s 14-Day Rule, improper PHI disclosure to a media outlet, kickbacks, and COVID-19 fraud.

By Glenn S. Demby | Nov 24, 2023 | 1 min read

A settlement for kickback allegations, prison time for lab owners convicted of COVID-19 fraud, and 10x Genomics gets OK for lawsuit.

By Glenn S. Demby | Oct 20, 2023 | 1 min read

This month’s roundup of cases includes Walgreens’ settlement with Theranos customers, kickbacks, and age discrimination.

By Glenn S. Demby | Sep 25, 2023 | 1 min read

Recent cases involve charges and judgments related to COVID-19 add-on tests, genetic testing fraud, and kickbacks.

By Glenn S. Demby | Aug 31, 2023 | 1 min read

In last month’s key cases, Illumina and Guardant seek to dismiss lawsuit related to trade secrets and breach of contract.

By Glenn S. Demby | Jul 31, 2023 | 1 min read

Last month’s key cases involved the outcome of a UHC lawsuit and fines for misleading claims about a COVID-19 test.

By Glenn S. Demby | Jul 4, 2023 | 1 min read

Recent cases involve COVID-19 fraud, UDTs, and the latest HIPAA Right of Access settlement.

By Glenn S. Demby | May 31, 2023 | 1 min read

In recent key cases, the national drug retailer must stand trial for failing to protect customers from faulty Theranos products.

By Glenn S. Demby | Jan 27, 2023 | 1 min read

In this month’s Labs in Court roundup, a medical device company and genetic testing company each win key victories.