Fight over False Claims Act whistleblower provision heats up on appeal
At first glance, it might seem far-fetched to suggest a whistleblower law that’s been on the books for decades, invoked in ...
Supreme Court Should Resolve False Claims Act Causation Question
Attorney Stuart Silverman says the First Circuit’s widening the divide on the False Claims Act’s causation standard adds to ...
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Trump Tariffs Raise False Claims Act Risks as Customs Enforcement Increases
During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump made tariffs a cornerstone of his foreign and domestic policy. With new 25% tariffs now imposed ...
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DOJ Recovers Nearly $3 Billion in False Claims Act Settlements and Judgments in FY 2024
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced $2.9 billion in False Claims Act settlements and judgments in Fiscal ...
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Qui tam provisions of US False Claims Act under increasing pressure
U.S. law allows whistleblowers to file suit for violations the False Claims Act, but the legality of these qui tam relators under the Appointments Clause is under intense scrutiny thanks to a case ...
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Will the Supremes Tackle Kickbacks & False Claims?!
A recent ruling by the First Circuit Court of Appeals deepens the False Claims Act divide among circuit courts.
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CT company pays more than $2M to resolve false claims act allegations
A Connecticut company has paid more than $2 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations connected to a PPP Loan, according to federal authorities. MacDermid Inc., a Waterbury-based company ...