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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Mandatory Disclosure Rule Best Practices for Government Contractors

Government contractors operate in one of the most heavily regulated business environments in the world. Among the most significant compliance obligations facing contractors is the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s Mandatory...more

Fisher Phillips

DOJ Picks Up the Pace in False Claims Act Litigation: 5 Considerations for Employers Facing Fraud Allegations

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If your company receives state-administered, federal taxpayer funds, be wary of a more focused, accelerated investigative and vetting strategy when it comes to whistleblowing cases presented to the US Department of Justice...more

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DOJ Fraud Investigations Ramp Up: What You Need to Know About Data Analytics and DOJ’s Latest Self-Disclosure Policy

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The U.S. Department of Justice is increasing its use of data analytics to identify and pursue potential fraud involving taxpayer dollars. Recent enforcement initiatives signal that companies should also ensure their...more

Offit Kurman

Handling State and Federal Subpoenas in Business

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On Litigator’s Lounge, Offit Kurman’s Niall McMillan and partner Anders Sleight discuss how businesses should respond to government investigatory or administrative subpoenas from federal, state, or local authorities. Sleight...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Former CA Mayor Pleads Guilty to Acting as a Chinese Agent Under Section 951

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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a complaint last month charging Eileen Wang, who was then the mayor of Arcadia, CA, with one count of acting in the United States as an illegal agent of the People’s Republic of...more

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

[Webinar] Inside the DOJ Playbook: New Guidance on Whistleblowers, Leniency, and Self-Disclosure - June 29th, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm...

Join Kelley Drye for a timely webinar, “Inside the DOJ Playbook: New Guidance on Whistleblowers, Leniency, and Self-Disclosure.” As the Department of Justice reshapes its approach to corporate enforcement, companies face...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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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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DOJ Announces Faster Review and Enhanced Enforcement for Benefits-Fraud FCA Matters

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On May 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division issued a new memorandum, “Accelerating Review and Enhancing Enforcement in Benefits Fraud Matters,” that sets firm timelines and sharper procedures for...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

FCA Enforcement Accelerates

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DOJ’s Civil Division recently issued a memorandum prioritizing the expedited review of whistleblower-initiated False Claims Act (“FCA”) complaints targeting alleged fraud in state-administered programs receiving federal...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

DOJ Announces New Measures to Promote Meritorious Qui Tam Actions Targeting Fraud Against Benefits Programs

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On May 27, in furtherance of the March 16, 2026 Executive Order on Eliminating Fraud (“EO”), Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate issued a memo (the “Memo”) titled “Accelerating Review and Enhancing Enforcement in...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

DOJ Puts Benefits Fraud Cases on a Fast Track: New Benefits-Fraud Policy May Increase Qui Tams and Reshape FCA Practices

The Department of Justice (DOJ) just issued a new memorandum that may reshape how the government handles False Claims Act (FCA) cases involving federally funded benefits programs....more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Government Investigations Team Insights - May 2026

In this edition, AGG’s new partner Steve Provazza, a former assistant attorney general for the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General, shares his insider perspective on the recent Live Nation and Ticketmaster antitrust...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Enforcement at the Speed of Light: DOJ Issues New Memo Mandating Accelerated Review of Benefits Fraud Qui Tam Cases

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On May 27, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate of the Department of Justice’s Civil Division announced his issuance of a memorandum titled “Accelerating Review and Enhancing Enforcement in Benefits Fraud...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

What Government Contractors Should Do When They Receive a Civil Investigative Demand

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

Womble Bond Dickinson

Preparing for Congressional Oversight: Risks, Politics, and Strategy in a Potentially Divided Congress

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On a recent episode of the Womble Perspectives podcast, host and WBD Partner Lee Van Voorhis was joined by WBD Partner Kristina Moore to discuss what company leaders should know about Congressional investigations and...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

White collar crime and government investigations – Global round-up of enforcement trends and legal developments

Our six-monthly update covers major legal reforms across the UK, EU, US, Australia, Asia and the Middle East - We are pleased to bring you the latest edition of the Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) white collar...more

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Healthcare Whistleblower Cases & Rewards

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The United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Department of Justice (DOJ), and other government entities rely heavily on whistleblowers to expose fraud, waste, and abuse within the healthcare sector. This...more

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DOJ Announces Landmark Settlement with Texas Children’s Hospital and Intent to “Use Every Weapon at Its Disposal” to End...

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On May 15, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a major civil settlement with Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH), the nation’s largest pediatric hospital, resolving...more

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Perfectus Aluminum and Related Companies Agree to Pay More than $500 Million to Resolve Antidumping Duty Evasion Allegations

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On May 12, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Perfectus Aluminum Inc. and five related companies (collectively, the “Perfectus Companies”) had agreed to pay $549.5 million to resolve...more

Saul Ewing LLP

The Foreign Agents Registration Act: 2025 Annual Review

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As former Attorney General Bondi’s “first day” memos suggested would be the case, the theme of 2025 was the de-emphasis of Foreign Agents Registration Act (“FARA”) enforcement. This would not have been surprising to readers...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Legal update: Using AI for legal advice? Proceed with caution

Public AI chatbots may be convenient, but they are not a substitute for legal counsel. When someone is facing a lawsuit, government investigation, or other sensitive legal issue, it may be tempting to ask a chatbot for quick...more

Wiley Rein LLP

Former U.S. House Member Found Guilty of Violating FARA

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On May 1, 2026, former U.S. Rep. David Rivera of Florida was found guilty by a federal jury in Miami of failing to register as a foreign agent pursuant to the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). FARA requires that any...more

Baker Donelson

DOJ Fraud Qui Tam Enforcement is Coming into FOCUS

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Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the Fraud Oversight through Careful Use of Statistics (FOCUS) Initiative on April 30, 2026, a new effort designed to increase False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement through partnerships with...more

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Insurance Coverage Considerations for False Claims Act Investigations and Settlements

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Over the last year, beyond traditional healthcare and federal procurement matters, the government has pursued federal False Claims Act (FCA) investigations and enforcement across high-risk areas, including diversity, equity,...more

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