Implied False Certification Theory Gains Support In Ninth Circuit

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Last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit extended the breadth of the False Claims Act for actions brought within that Circuit by accepting the implied false certification theory of liability. This is a significant development that increases the risk of doing business with the government and enhances the Government's leverage in negotiations with contractors.

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