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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) False Claims Act (FCA) Loan Forgiveness

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

PPP Loan Credits and Government Contracts: What Contractors Need to Know During Incurred Cost Reviews

As federal contractors continue to navigate the post-pandemic compliance landscape, a recurring issue has emerged in government audits and incurred cost reviews: whether and how contractors must credit the government for...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Automotive management company settles with DOJ to resolve False Claims Act allegations

On October 11, an automotive management company settled claims by the Department of Justice alleging that the company had violated the False Claims Act by knowingly providing false information in support of its Paycheck...more

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The USDOJ Continues to Increase Its Fraud Enforcement Actions Related To COVID-19 Relief Benefits

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Fraud enforcement actions by the United States Department of Justice (USDOJ) continue to rise against companies and individuals related to their applications for and receipt of COVID-19 benefits. It appears that no type of...more

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Justice Department Settles First Whistleblower Case Alleging PPP Fraud in Which It Intervened

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The Justice Department has announced a civil settlement of the first Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) fraud whistleblower case in which the government intervened. This milestone should remind PPP borrowers they should...more

Jenner & Block

Government Contracts Legal Round-Up | 2022 Issue 18

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Welcome to Jenner & Block’s Government Contracts Legal Round‑Up, a biweekly update on important government contracts developments. This update offers brief summaries of key developments for government contracts legal,...more

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Litigation Client Alert – PPP Litigation/Enforcement Risks Await

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It has taken a while, but the start of litigation against financial institutions, which made the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, has begun. Government/regulatory inquiries will follow. Is your business ready? ...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Latest PPP Fraud Settlement Showcases Civil and Criminal Penalties for Knowingly Submitting False Claims

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The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) continues racking up more settlement agreements under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq (“FCA”) with companies and individuals alleged to have improperly used funds received...more

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PPP Loan Fall-Out: Expect More Audits and Investigations

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Unfortunately, the PPP Loan fall-out is far from over.  As we noted in the last blog on PPP issues, we are seeing a number of PPP Forgiveness denials for a number of different reasons, and, along with that, we are seeing the...more

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In extremis — PPP Money Is Not “Free” So Applicants & Recipients Need to Beware

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As most of the population is aware, to try and preserve the economy and businesses viable during the COVID-19 pandemic, congress passed the CARES Act. That bill included the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), in which small...more

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False Claims Act Case Tracker for Paycheck Protection Program Fraud - Update

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In the Spring of 2020, the Small Business Association (“SBA”) began administering the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP” or the “Program”) to provide SBA-backed loans to help eligible businesses maintain their workforces...more

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Litigation Client Alert: PPP, EIDL, and UI Loan Fraud – What to Know About Financial Crimes under the CARES Act

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Federal prosecutions continue to increase across the country against businesses and individuals accused of fraudulent conduct under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. In March, the Department of...more

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SBA Serves Up Guidance for Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grants

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More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the first form of federal relief prepared specifically for restaurants is likely to be delivered soon. Many restaurants have benefited from Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans,...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Justice Department Continues Historic Level Of Enforcement Against COVID-19 Fraud

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The Justice Department continues to intensify its crackdown on COVID-19 relief program fraud, a clear indication that any individual or business that has benefited from the government aid should expect enhanced scrutiny from...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

A Second Wave Of COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement: An Emerging Risk For Businesses

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On March 26, 2021, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a press release trumpeting the agency’s “historic level of enforcement action” in response to COVID-19 related fraud. Roughly one year after Congress passed the $2.2...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

DOJ Enforcement Actions Involving COVID-19 Relief Fraud: An Update

Soon after Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) in March 2020, the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) moved quickly to address potential COVID-19 related...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Paycheck Protection Program: Government Enforcement, Oversight

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Nearly one year ago, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic downturn, the Small Business Administration-backed Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provided loans to help businesses keep their workforce...more

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PPP Loan Recipients at Risk: Part Three

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In our closing episode on COVID-19 related financial fraud, Scott Peeler, Lynn Fiorentino, and Susan Tran from our Government Enforcement & White Collar group focus the discussion on how to best prepare if the government...more

K&L Gates LLP

2021: A New Year, the Same Fear - Why Companies Should Expect a Wave of PPP Investigations

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Four months after the expiration of the $659 billion forgivable loan relief program established by the CARES Act, the federal government has disbursed approximately 5.2 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans....more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Private Equity Dealmakers Guidebook to Healthcare M&A During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic has stressed the M&A market at every stage of the deal-making process – from complicating on-site visits and intensifying the diligence process to introducing valuation gaps (relative to pre-COVID-19...more

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New SBA PPP Loan Necessity Questionnaire Is Available Prior To OMB Approval: Are Lenders Jumping the Gun?

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On October 26, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) published notice in the federal register that it is seeking approval from the government’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to release two new forms (Form 3509...more

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Buchalter COVID-19 Client Alert: Entrapment-by-Estoppel: A Potential Future Defense for Lenders in PPP Fraud Cases

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The past decade has taught lenders much about regulatory enforcement risk. In the fallout of the 2008 financial crisis and collapse of the housing and related markets, the Department of Justice and other agencies...more

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PPP Lenders and Fraudulent Borrowers: False Claims Act Liability and AML Risk

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Can BSA/AML Requirements Lead to Deemed Knowledge of Borrower Fraud? The first two weeks of August brought a milestone of sorts in the ongoing recovery from the economic downturn brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The...more

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Williams Mullen's COVID-19 Comeback Plan: Preparing Today for Tomorrow's PPP Audit

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Part of the 2020 Business Solutions Series presented by by the Hampton Roads Alliance and Williams Mullen Charles E. “Chuck” James, Jr., co-chair of both the Firearms Industry Group and the White Collar & Investigations...more

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Recent DOJ Comments Shed Light on Expected Civil Enforcement of COVID-19 Cases

Comments made by Department of Justice (DOJ) attorneys during a recent webinar provided insight into the government’s civil enforcement priorities related to the coronavirus pandemic. In particular, government attorneys...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

False Claims Act Implications for PPP and Disaster Relief Loans: What Small Businesses Should Be Ready For

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With its chaotic rollout, conflicting regulations, and breakneck disbursements, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is primed to create a wave of litigation. This includes actions taken under the False Claims Act (FCA),...more

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