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A Sliding Door to the Future of Healthcare Enforcement: Will We Soon See DEI-Based False Claims Act Settlements in Healthcare?

The U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) first False Claims Act (FCA) settlement under its new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative offers key insight for federal contractors, federal funding recipients and healthcare providers. Under...more

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DOJ Mandates Accelerated Review of Benefits Fraud Qui Tams

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On May 27, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the US Department of Justice’s Civil Division announced new guidelines to accelerate the investigation and prosecution of qui tams that allege fraud on...more

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OMB Calls for More Agency Discretion To Terminate Awards, New Compliance Mandates in Proposed Grant Overhaul

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As we previewed in our prior alert, on May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget proposed an overhaul of 2 CFR 200 et seq., the “Uniform Guidance,” which governs federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other...more

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Government-Funded Inventions and iEdison  

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Inventions conceived or reduced to practice during the performance of work funded by the U.S. federal government are subject to various obligations under the Bayh-Dole Act. Fulfilling these obligations is important to...more

Nossaman LLP

Trump Administration Announces Billions in Funding for Water Systems - Part II

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will distribute billions of dollars in grants for PFAS treatment infrastructure and educate communities and water systems about how to make the most of these resources and position...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

DOJ Civil Division to Accelerate False Claims Act Enforcement and Simultaneous Criminal Reviews in Benefits Fraud Cases

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On May 27, 2026, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that its Civil Division is implementing reforms to accelerate the review of False Claims Act (FCA) whistleblower complaints alleging fraud on federally funded,...more

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Understanding the significance of the Postal Regulatory Commission’s recent Congressional testimony

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On March 17, 2026, Postmaster General David Steiner testified before the House Subcommittee on Government Operations and delivered an alarming update: The Postal Service would run out of cash within twelve months barring...more

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Immigration Enforcement Agencies Receives $70B Funding Boost: A 5-Step Compliance Plan for Employers

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Lawmakers narrowly approved a bill yesterday to significantly boost funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as Border Patrol, through the end of President Donald Trump’s term. The Republican-backed Secure...more

DLA Piper

“Promoting Advanced AI Innovation and Security” Executive Order: Top points

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On June 2, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) titled, “Promoting Advanced Artificial Intelligence Innovation and Security.” The EO includes measures to address emerging cybersecurity risks...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Holland & Knight Health Dose: June 9, 2026

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The U.S. Senate passed a reconciliation package on a 52-47 vote on June 5, 2026, that will provide $70 billion in funding to support U.S. immigration enforcement agencies and their activities. After nearly 18 hours of debate...more

Fried Frank

DOJ to Expedite Review of Benefits Fraud Qui Tam Actions Under the False Claims Act

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On May 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a memorandum titled, “Accelerating Review and Enhancing Enforcement in Benefits Fraud Matters,” in which it set forth an expedited process for reviewing...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

Hawaii MFCU Defunding Signals Increased Scrutiny for Providers and MCOs

The Trump administration has decertified and defunded Hawaii’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), withholding $3 million in federal funds. As detailed in a previous post, in May, the Office of Inspector General for the...more

McGuireWoods LLP

How Federally Funded Organizations Should Prepare for OMB Proposed Overhaul of Grants Oversight, DEI Bans, Easier Terminations

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On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), joined by more than 40 federal agencies, published a sweeping proposed rule that would revise the government-wide Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost...more

Blank Rome LLP

New Proposed Rulemaking Targets Federal Grants

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On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) published a lengthy proposed rule in the Federal Register that would fundamentally transform the government-wide framework for federal financial assistance. Joined...more

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Can Employees Sue Their Institutional Employers Under Title IX?

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Can an employee sue a school, district, college, or university for sex discrimination? Yes, under Title VII. But under Title IX? That question is now before the Supreme Court. Last month, the Supreme Court granted...more

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Beltway Buzz - June 2026

The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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DOJ announces accelerated review of qui tam actions: Key points

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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

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DOJ Announces Fast-Track Review Process for Benefits Fraud False Claims Act Matters

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The US Department of Justice’s Civil Division recently announced reforms designed to accelerate the review and enforcement of False Claims Act whistleblower matters alleging fraud against federally funded, state-administered...more

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Senate Approves DHS Funding, House Set for Final Vote

The Senate approved the narrow budget reconciliation package funding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) early in the morning of Friday, June 5, concluding a vote-a-rama...more

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Inside the House's FY27 Agriculture Spending Bill: National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Report

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (“NSAC”) issued a May 15th report titled: Inside the House’s FY27 Agriculture Spending Bill (“Report”). ...more

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New Rules for Government Contractors: Compliance Changes for the Construction Industry

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Significant changes to federal contracting rules are reshaping how businesses interact with the U.S. government, particularly when it comes to compliance, workforce policies, and pricing strategies These changes stem...more

Baker Donelson

Full Speed Ahead: DOJ Accelerates Review and Enforcement in Benefits Fraud Cases

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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

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Senate Kicks Off Vote-a-Rama on DHS Funding Package

On Wednesday, June 3, the Senate voted to begin debate on a narrow budget reconciliation package by a vote of 53-46, triggering the statutorily required 20 hours of debate. The bill provides $72 billion in funding through...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

More Federal Funding Changes on Tap: OMB Proposes Uniform Guidance Overhaul

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In a significant, if not predictable, development the Trump Administration proposed changes to federal regulations governing federal assistance—changes that if adopted would significantly impact most recipients of federal...more

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OMB Proposed Revisions to the Uniform Guidance: Key Takeaways for Award Recipient Organizations

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On May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), joined by federal award-making agencies, published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would substantially revise 2 C.F.R. Part 200, commonly referred to as...more

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