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Key Insights on DOJ's Civil Rights Fraud Initiative

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In a memorandum dated May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the establishment of a new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (the Initiative) at the Department of Justice (DOJ)....more

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The Future of the False Claims Act

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On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum titled Civil Rights Fraud Initiative announcing the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) plan to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to “aggressively” pursue...more

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Department of Energy Announces Initiative to Review the Agency's Federal Awards

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On May 15, 2025, the Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), Chris Wright, issued a memo entitled “Secretarial Policy on Ensuring Responsibility for Financial Assistance” in which Secretary Wright announced DOE’s intent...more

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False Claims Act Insights - How Payment Suspensions Can Impact FCA Litigation

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Host Jonathan Porter welcomes to the show Husch Blackwell partner Bryan Nowicki, a Madison-based member of the firm’s Healthcare group, to discuss payment suspensions involving the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...more

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Ep. 61 – Three Compliance Lessons from a False Claims Act Verdict

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In a recent False Claims Act case, a long-term care pharmacy and consulting services provider was found liable for submitting false claims to the government, resulting in a jury verdict of over $135 million in damages. The...more

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Complaint Against Uniform Company for Customs Duties Underpayment Highlights False Claims Act Risks for Tariff Compliance

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As we discussed in this April 7 blog post, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) can pursue civil penalties for tariff evasion under the False Claims Act (FCA), including against companies that are aware of tariff evasion by...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

When Your Life Sciences Are on the Line: False Claims Act

Morrison Foerster partners Kate Driscoll and Nate Mendell, both former federal prosecutors and members of the firm’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Group, hosted the ninth episode of When Your Life Sciences Are on the...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Customs Enforcement and False Claims Act Risks (Part II)

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As detailed in Part I of our three-part series on Minimizing Customs Enforcement and False Claims Act Risks, the combination of the new high-tariff environment, the heightened ability of Customs (and the general public) to...more

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Event in Review: Trump 2.0: A Brave New World for Government Contractors

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A wave of executive orders from the Trump administration is rapidly reshaping the landscape for federal contractors, with sweeping changes to U.S. foreign aid, diversity initiatives, and gender policy....more

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Latest FCA Cybersecurity Settlement Shows Enforcement Remains a Priority Under Trump Administration

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A recent United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announcement reinforces that enforcement of cybersecurity requirements under the False Claims Act (FCA) remains an ongoing risk. According to the press release, defense...more

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Why Compliance Audits Are Non-Negotiable

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In today’s heightened enforcement environment, compliance auditing isn’t just a best practice—it’s a necessity. Federal and state laws and industry guidance, including the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Compliance Program...more

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[Podcast] Navigating Whistleblower Trends and Risk Mitigation Under a New Administration

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On this Ropes & Gray podcast, partners Greg Demers, Amy Kossak, Dan O’Connor, and associate Kendall Dacey provide updates on the SEC’s whistleblower program, False Claims Act enforcement, and recent federal laws supporting...more

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CLE Takeaways: Federal Sales: Partner Compliance Programs and Investigations

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Channel partners offer significant benefits when your original equipment manufacturer, software manufacturer, or cloud-service provider is contracting with the federal government....more

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OCI Mitigation Plans: Proposed Rule Emphasizes Compliance and Increased Enforcement

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PilieroMazza recently published a client alert regarding a Proposed Rule on Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI). On January 15, 2025, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively, the Government) issued a Proposed Rule (Proposed...more

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Trump Tariffs Raise False Claims Act Risks as Customs Enforcement Increases

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During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump made tariffs a cornerstone of his foreign and domestic policy. With new 25% tariffs now imposed on Mexico and Canada, along with an additional 10% tariff on imports from...more

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False Claims Act Year in Review: 2024

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The US government and private plaintiffs use the False Claims Act (FCA) – a federal statute originally enacted in 1863 in response to defense contractor fraud during the American Civil War – to combat various forms of fraud...more

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PilieroMazza Annual Review: What DOJ’s 2024 FCA Report Means for Government Contractors

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DOJ’s recently released Annual Report highlights a significant increase in FCA enforcement, with nearly $3 Billion recovered—a 4.8% increase from FY 2023. The report also sheds light on major 2024 settlements and judgments...more

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Six Essential Tips for Complying with FAR Cost Principles

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In honor of the release of the 6th Edition of the Government Contracts Compliance Handbook, we are sharing six essential tips for government contractors to ensure compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) cost...more

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DEI and Government Contractors: A High-Stakes Shift

While much of the focus on President Trump’s recent Executive Order on Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity (the “EO”) has been on its elimination of race and sex-based affirmative action...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

A Federal Contractor’s Preliminary Playbook for Avoiding False Claims Under President Trump’s DEI Executive Order

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On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit Based Opportunity” (the “EO”). The EO seeks to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) and...more

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FCA Settlement Highlights Importance of Accurate Small Business Certifications in Government Contracting

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a $949,696.90 False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with GS Foods Group Inc. (GS Foods) for improperly bidding on contracts reserved for small businesses despite not qualifying...more

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The False Claims Act in 2024: A Government Enforcement Update

This past year, the False Claims Act (FCA) continued to be a key tool for the Justice Department and whistleblowers to bring suits against companies, including those in the financial services sector. The Justice Department...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Making Compliance Your New Year's Resolution

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As we begin a new year, it is the perfect time for companies subject to any government agreement to renew their focus on compliance. These binding resolutions require ongoing diligence to avoid civil and potentially criminal...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Regional Healthcare Compliance Conference - May 9th - 10th, San Juan, Puerto Rico

Looking for compliance education and networking in your area? HCCA’s Regional Healthcare Compliance Conferences offer practitioners convenient, local compliance education on a wide variety of current and emerging topics...more

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[Hybrid Event] “Steer” Clear of Legal Lassos: Readiness Strategies for FDA-Regulated Companies - May 1st, Austin, TX

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Join Gardner Law for a half-day CLE event in person at the Capital Factory in Austin, TX or attend virtually. Prepare for the regulatory rodeo with confidence by learning how to navigate regulatory, compliance, and privacy...more

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