Most of us have heard the phrase "correlation does not equal causation." But understanding how scientists move beyond identifying correlations to establish causation remains a mystery to many.

Accidents occur every day, and understanding their root causes is crucial in preventing them. Theories of accident causation provide valuable insights into the mechanisms that lead to these incidents, ...

Attorney Stuart Silverman says the First Circuit’s widening the divide on the False Claims Act’s causation standard adds to ...

As of February 18, 2025, the First Circuit Court of Appeals requires the government to prove “but-for” causation in Anti-Kickback Statute ...

On February 18, 2025, in United States v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, the First Circuit held that to establish civil liability under the False ...

Regardless of how many times you hear the phrase "correlation does not imply causation," you can't help but get a little excited when there is data to support a strange relationship. I decided to ...

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