Tax & False Claims Acts - Will DC Authorize Bounty Hunters?

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A few states allow private parties (e.g., plaintiff lawyers) to bring tax suits under state False Claims Acts (qui tam actions) - often for a share of treble damages. The District of Columbia is looking to join the club despite near universal opposition. In this episode Matt Hunsaker breaks down what this means for your company.

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