Wake Forest Law Review

26Feb

Brothers Convicted of NC Coin Store Robberies Successfully Appeal (In Part)

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By Alina Buccella In a case published today by the Fourth Circuit, the court reviewed the appeals of two brothers, Jimmy and Janson Strayhorn, found guilty of armed robbery under the Hobbs Act and for brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime. The Hobbs Act requires that the robbery have an effect on interstate commerce. Because the […]

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24Feb

Regulatory Requirement Violations Cannot Constitute a “False Statement” Under the FCA

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By Karon Fowler In Rostholder v. Omnicare, Barry Rostholder, a licensed pharmacist, filed a qui tam action under the False Claims Act (“FCA”) against his former employer, Omnicare, Inc., and its affiliated companies. Under the FCA, Rostholder is the “relator” of the claim.  This means he is a private person that has brought a lawsuit on […]

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23Feb

No Private Right of Action Permitted under 42 USC §§ 4651, 4655

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By Matthew Meyers Clear Sky Car Wash LLC v. City of Chesapeake, Virginia As part of its plan to widen a main thoroughfare (US Route 17), the City of Chesapeake initiated a “quick take” proceeding to take a piece of property owned by Clear Sky Car Wash, LLC.  Under § 33.1-120 of the Virginia Code, […]

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