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Understanding the False Claims Act Implications of President Trump’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-related Executive Orders
I. Scope of Executive Order 14173 - Executive Order 14173, issued on January 21, 2025, aims to end illegal discrimination and ...
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The False Claims Act and President Trump’s DEI Executive Order: Federal Contractor Employers Must Take Notice
In the wake of President Trump’s “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” Executive Order (the ...
Anti-Kickback Statute: A Powerful Tool in DOJ’s Corporate Arsenal Grows Stronger
This article discusses the Anti-Kickback Statute and the False Claims Act. "When coupled with the False Claims Act (FCA), the AKS turns into a potent civil enforcement tool that carries many of the ...
Recent Controversial Decision and Insurance Law May Mitigate Exposure for Companies Subject to False Claims Act Lawsuits
A controversial decision from 2024 and insurance law may help companies facing investigations and qui tam lawsuits brought by ...
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Founders of Scottsdale-based Blueacorn face second federal investigation
In addition to criminal wire fraud charges, Scottsdale-based Blueacorn's founders face a second federal investigation for possible civil False Claims Act violations.
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McKinsey Reaches $650 Million Settlement to Resolve Civil and Criminal Investigations
McKinsey & Company Inc., a management consulting firm, recently agreed to pay $650 million to resolve a civil and criminal investigation into consulting work performed by the firm with opioids ...
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Acadia Healthcare to pay $19.85m after false Medicare and Medicaid claims
Acadia Healthcare Company Inc. (Acadia) has agreed to settle a lengthy court battle and pay a $19.85m financial penalty after ...
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The IRS Takes Action to Help Those Scammed by the Employee Retention Credit Promoters
Many tax professionals are familiar with cases where clients were aggressively encouraged to apply for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), resulting in false claims and penalties. To address this ...