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Sidley Austin LLP

False Claims Act

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Sidley Austin LLP

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False Claims Act - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin offers a strong FCA team which includes a number of former government officials. It is particularly noted for its ability to expertly defend high-profile matters brought against pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, biotechnology companies and healthcare providers, while also demonstrating strong capability in defending financial institutions facing FCA allegations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin defended Novo Nordisk in a jury trial alleging it submitted false claims for a hemophilia drug through alleged schemes to pay kickbacks to patients and physicians and promoting the medicine for off-label uses.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are savvy and impressive. It is a top-notch team all the way down through the associate ranks.

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  • Sidley has a deep bench of experts and provides clear advice that is easy to operationalize.

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  • The attorneys ask the right questions to ensure they fully understand our business, which is one of the keys to their success.

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  • The firm has a deep bench in this space and all the lawyers are very strong.

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  • There is a wide variety of talent at the firm. The partners have lots of government experience and contacts for technical and other support.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jaime Jones
    Jaime Jones

    Jaime Jones

    Jaime Jones has demonstrated considerable skill in defending major drug manufacturers and health systems against major false claims allegations.

    • Jamie is top notch and is totally tenacious.

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    • She is hands-down the best lawyer I have worked with in my career.

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    • Her advice is clear and packaged in a way that is understandable to a business professional. I haven't hesitated to have her present at board meetings.

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    • Jamie is solid, unflappable, tenacious and does it all in a thoughtful, tactful way. She is the type of attorney you want in your corner.

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  • Scott D Stein
    Scott D Stein

    Scott D Stein

    Scott Stein is noted for his ability to expertly handle FCA claims related to pricing issues for both pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers.

    • Scott is an excellent litigator.

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  • Kristin Graham Koehler
    Kristin Graham Koehler

    Kristin Graham Koehler

    Kristin Graham Koehler is renowned for her expertise in False Claims Act investigations. She frequently represents clients in the healthcare and pharmaceutical space.

    • Kristin is amazing. She is a great client advocate, very level-headed, and helps support discussions with management and regulators alike.

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