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False Claims Act Insights - Powerful, But Not All-Powerful: CIDs in FCA Litigation
False Claims Act Insights - Help! I Got a Civil Investigative Demand from DOJ. What Do I Do?
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On May 27, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate issued a memorandum to attorneys in the Commercial Litigation Branch’s Fraud Section and to Assistant United States Attorneys handling FCA cases that may materially...more
Consistent with a prior Executive Order titled “Establishing the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud,” on May 27, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it is fast-tracking, “to the maximum extent...more
On May 27, 2026, DOJ’s Civil Division announced (“Announcement”) new efforts included in the Shumate Memo to accelerate the review of FCA whistleblower complaints alleging fraud against federally funded, state-administered...more
The False Claims Act (FCA) is the main federal statute used to combat fraud against government programs. When a whistleblower (relator) files a qui tam lawsuit under the FCA, the complaint is sealed for an initial 60 days to...more
With the perceived lack of federal oversight and enforcement, state attorneys general (“AGs”) continue filling the gap. Their enforcement actions and proactive guidance provide insight into the priorities of the different...more
On April 7, 2026, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche released a memorandum on the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division (“the NFED”) at the Department of Justice. The release of the memorandum follows the...more
For government contractors, receiving a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) can be unsettling. A CID often signals that the Department of Justice (DOJ) or another federal agency is investigating potential violations of the False...more
On April 29, 2026, the Supreme Court unanimously decided First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Davenport, Attorney General of New Jersey, No. 24-781. First Choice, a religious nonprofit that provides services for...more
When a client receives a civil investigative demand, or CID, or equivalent subpoena from a state attorney general, the first question is always some version of “how can we move to quash this subpoena?” Our team’s reaction...more
On April 22, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he has issued Civil Investigative Demands (“CIDs”) to five major music streaming platforms—Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, Amazon Music, and YouTube...more
Joe Sciarrotta, Chief Deputy Attorney General, and Amber Smith, Deputy Attorney General for the Public Protection Division, recently joined a Kelley Drye webinar to discuss consumer protection enforcement in Kansas and the...more
On April 29, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a rare unanimous decision in First Choice Women’s Resource Centers, Inc. v. Davenport, holding that the New Jersey Attorney General’s subpoena demanding donor information from...more
The Supreme Court just gave recipients of government subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and other legal process a new and potentially powerful tool for responding to those investigative demands, especially if those...more
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued an unanimous decision holding that a New Jersey Attorney General subpoena seeking nonprofit donor information inflicted a present injury on the organization’s First Amendment...more
When Congress passed the CARES Act in March 2020, it did more than inject liquidity into the economy through programs like the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)....more
On April 13, 2026, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a Civil Investigative Demand to premium athletic apparel brand Lululemon to investigate its potential use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in clothing....more
As rising temperatures drive higher energy costs, consumers are increasingly drawn to solar energy as a means of reducing utility bills. Companies may be tempted to capitalize on this demand—particularly amid elevated gas...more
On April 13, 2026, the Texas Attorney General’s Office issued a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) to Lululemon USA Inc. based on the alleged presence of PFAS in the company’s apparel. According to Paxton’s announcement, the...more
In its recent decision in Office of the Attorney General v. PFLAG, Inc., the Texas Supreme Court addressed the scope of the attorney general’s (AG) authority to issue civil investigative demands (CIDs) under the Deceptive...more
Montana AG Austin Knudsen is investigating Ford Motor Company and Stellantis N.V. for allegedly violating the state’s consumer protection law by collecting and selling drivers’ vehicle data without adequate disclosure or...more
In an April 8 FTC Business Blog post, Bureau of Consumer Protection (BCP) Director Christopher Mufarrige underscored the importance of proactive and rigorous economic analysis in consumer protection investigations where the...more
State attorneys general are some of the most active regulators in the country, particularly in consumer protection, antitrust, privacy, and emerging technology. For many companies, the first sign of contact is a civil...more
This is the sixth post in the Dorsey FCANow Blog’s FCA Basics Series covering the fundamentals of the False Claims Act (“FCA”), outlining FCA procedure and highlighting key facets of FCA practice. Today’s post discusses...more
This Boot Camp will review: - Key trends driving FY25’s record $6.8 billion in FCA recoveries; - Significant 2025 developments in the Judicial, Executive, and Legislative branches; - Emerging issues to track in 2026...more
No company wants a lawsuit or civil investigative demand over their autorenewal practices. And settling a case for millions or billions of dollars is even worse. In 2025, negative options and subscription offers became one of...more