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Labor, Employment and Benefits: Alert - November 10, 2009

On October 28, 2009, President Obama signed into law a Defense Department Fiscal Year 2010 authorization bill that expands the Family and Medical Leave Act’s (FMLA) requirements with respect to “qualifying exigency leave” for family of military members and “military caregiver leave.” Specifically, qualifying exigency leave now applies to employees who have family members on active duty military service in a for­eign country, and military caregiver leave applies to family members of veterans, not just active duty service members. Although the law does not specify an effective date, it ap­pears to take effect immediately.

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Government Contracts: Alert - November 12, 2009

On November 30, 2009, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Graham County Soil & Water Conservation District v. United States ex rel. Wilson, a qui tam action brought under the False Claims Act (FCA) and appealed from a Fourth Circuit decision. The Court will use the case to resolve a split among the circuits over the scope of the FCA's "public disclosure" bar. A decision affirming the Fourth Circuit could increase qui tam litigation against any organization that does business with, or receives federal money through, federal, state and local governmental entities – and would further expand the reach of the FCA to any state or local program involving the use of federal funds.

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Damon Hart Named One of 15 Up & Coming Lawyers in Massachusetts
 
 August 16, 2007
 
Damon P. Hart- Boston

BOSTON – Holland & Knight LLP is pleased to announce that Damon Hart, a partner in the firm's Boston office, has been chosen as one of 15 "Up & Coming Lawyers" for 2007 from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. According to the publication, this award is given to lawyers in Massachusetts who have been members of the Bar for 10 years or less, but who have already distinguished themselves in the legal profession.

Hart practices in the area of commercial litigation, with particular focus in technology, intellectual property, and labor and employment matters. In addition to his litigation work, he also provides business advice to clients on contract, real estate and development matters. Hart counsels a number of non-profits in their unique business and organizational challenges. In particular, he has represented a number of churches and other religious organizations gaining significant experience in constitutional issues and intra-denominational disputes.

Hart has been recognized by numerous organizations for his leadership, community service and legal accomplishments. He received Boston Magazine's "Super Lawyer Rising Star" award for both 2006 and 2007, and was named one of Boston''s Ten Outstanding Young Leaders by the Boston Jaycees in 2005. He currently serves on the Boston Bar Association's Council and is the president-elect of the Massachusetts Black Lawyer's Association. Hart received his bachelor's degree in political science from The College of Holy Cross, and earned his law degree from Boston College Law School.

Contact: Susan Bass (813) 769-4326

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