False Claims Actfederal contractorsfederal lawqui tam casesU.S. Department of JusticeSummary The False Claims Act is a U.S. federal law that permits people who are not affiliated with the government to file actions against federal contractors, claiming fraud against the government. The Act was ...
In any event learning about the process from an experienced counsel and working with them to develop the case is advised. Contact a whistleblower lawyer who can advocate for you. Listen to the False Claims Act Insider Podcast Whistleblower Lawyer Anonymity Becoming a Whistleblower Building a...
Filing a False Claims Act Case The statute allows for a person to file a False Claims Act case and who is a person under the False Claims Act is usually loosely interpreted. Some cases have even been filed in the name of companies, which may be allowed but may complicate things regarding...
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Is it a requirement under the False Claims Act that the relator must first raise the issue within the company? “It is not.” Why then don’t the employees just go straight outside and file their case under seal? “The people I represent take at face value their company’s word that ...
International Alert 03.26.2025 On March 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)announcedthat it had reached an $8.1 million settlement in a civil False Claims Act (FCA) case based on alleged customs violations by defendants Evolutions Flooring Inc. (Evolutions), a...
The Supreme Court is considering two False Claims Act (FCA) cases that have the potential to reshape the FCA landscape and impact defense strategy. They are: U.S. ex. Rel. Polansky v. Executive Health Resources,in which it will decide whether the government retains aut...
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Damages are the most critical issue in aqui tamcase. The False Claims Act (the “FCA”) was enacted to provide restitution to the government for losses sustained as a result of fraud. The statute authorizes the award of actual damages and civil penalties to ensure that the government is made...