ARRA Jobs Estimates: Is Your Report Accurate?
Bulletin on new and simplified guidance from the Office of Management and Budget regarding reporting on job creation estimates.

Case Regarding Part-Time Employment Agreements Violating Stark and Anti-Kickback Slated for Trial
Bulletin on the pending United States ex rel. Drakeford v. Tuomey Healthcare System qui tam health care false claims case regarding referrals from employed part-time physicians of the Tuomey Hospital.

Ohio Supreme Court: Public-Duty Rule Inapplicable in Civil Actions Brought Against Public Employees For Wanton or Reckless Conduct
The Ohio Supreme Court has clarified the extent of the "public-duty rule," a common-law doctrine that generally immunized municipal employees from tort liability for actions undertaken with respect to a citizen.

Expanded FCA Opens Door to More Qui Tam Whistleblower Actions Against Health Care Organizations
Bulletin on the 2009 passage of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, which amended and strengthened the False Claims Act, and all but guaranteed an increase in the number of whistleblower ac­tions filed against hospitals and other health care providers

Supreme Court Strikes Restrictions on the Use of Corporate Funds in Political Speech
Analysis of the January 21, 2010 U.S. Supreme Court decision lifting restrictions on corporate funds used for communications that expressly advocate the election or defeat of a political candidate or to fund independent electioneering communications.