Our prior alert on President Trump’s executive order revoking Executive Order 11246 addressed the certification, investigation, and other legal risks posed and related private sector impact on DEI programs. On February 21,...more
2/25/2025
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The qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act allow individuals to file suit on behalf of the United States and to receive a share of the resulting financial settlement or judgment. Filing a qui tam case is not just a formal...more
1/17/2025
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United States ex rel Polansky v Executive Health Resources Inc ,
Whistleblowers
Contractors are now familiar with the Supreme Court’s June 2016 decision in Universal Health Services, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar [PDF]. That decision recognizes False Claims Act liability for implied false...more