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Supreme Court Excludes “Misleading” Statements from False Statement Liability in Thompson v. U.S.

In a unanimous decision issued on March 21, 2025, the Supreme Court in Thompson v. U.S. heightened the burden of proof for “false” statements under 18 U.S.C. § 1014, excluding “misleading” but true ...
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Employer’s False Statements Opposing Workers' Compensation Claim Not Privileged Against Liability Under the Insurance Frauds Prevention Act

In People ex rel. etc. v. Hebb (No. E066471, filed 12/19/17), a California appeals court held that false or fraudulent statements given in opposition to a workers’ compensation claim are not ...
The National Law Review

Omnicare Clarifies Standards for Liability for Statements of Opinion Under Section 11

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'Omnicare' and Opinion Statements Liability in Securities Cases

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court released its long-awaited opinion in Omnicare v. Laborers District Council, 575 U.S. ____ (2015), which rejected the application of a solely objective standard in ...