Summary 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
10.31.2023 In this article, authors Richard Mojica and Richard Gallena* discuss recent False Claims Act (FCA) settlements in the context of customs fraud violations and potential criminal risks, outlining the implications of those trends for companies facing exposure to customs-rel...
False Claims Actimplied certificationThe False Claims Act is widely considered the nation's preeminent civil litigation weapon against fraud by federal contractors. Under the Act's newest theory ofSocial Science Electronic Publishing
The False Claims Act is the single most important tool U.S. taxpayers have to recover the billions of dollars stolen through fraud by U.S. government contractors every year.
The False Claims Act (FCA) is one of the most powerful tools in the government’s arsenal to combat fraud, waste, and abuse involving government funds. After several years of statements and guidance indicating that the Department of Justice (DOJ) might alter its approach to FCA enforcement, ...
False Claims Act lawyers in Washington, D.C. are not prone to discuss much about False Claims Act cases during the entire length of the government’s investigation. False Claims Act cases that are pursued in full litigation are rare, most that are successful settle, and rarer still is the ...
The False Claims Act enables a private citizen with unique knowledge of fraud committed against the federal government (such as health care fraud, contract fraud, and tax fraud) to file a lawsuit under seal (not accessible to the public) seeking treble (triple the amount) damages on behalf ...
Thirty years ago, President Reagan signed the False Claims Amendments Act of 1986, an anti-fraud measure whose extraordinary success is a timely reminder of what’s possible when Washington acts in a focused, bipartisan spirit.
摘要 Enacted with the same purpose as the federal False Claims Act, the Illinois False Claims Act creates liability for entities that submit fraudulent claims for payment to the State of Illinois or its municipalities. The basic provisions of the IFCA—the elements of a violatio...
In this podcast, healthcare attorney Todd Rodriguez, defines the Civil False Claims Act, identifies common missteps, and provides key compliance tips. Your browser does not support the audio element. It’s more important now than ever to pay attention to the healthcare fraud statutes and ensure...