Fourth of Four Industry-Specific Programs
The False Claims Act (FCA) is one of the most powerful tools in the government’s arsenal to combat fraud, waste, and abuse involving government funds. After several years of statements and guidance indicating that the Department of Justice (DOJ) might alter its approach to FCA enforcement, the Biden Administration appears to be taking a different, more aggressive approach. Meanwhile, newly filed FCA cases remain at historical peak levels, and the government has recovered nearly $3 billion or more annually under the FCA for a decade. The government also continues to pursue new, large spending projects in COVID-related stimulus and infrastructure—which may bring yet more vigorous efforts by DOJ to pursue fraud, waste, and abuse in government spending. As much as ever, any company that receives government funds—especially in the health care sector—needs to understand how the government and private whistleblowers alike are wielding the FCA, and how they can defend themselves.
Please join us to discuss developments in the FCA, including:
OAKLAND, Calif. — Hobby Lobby dodged unjust enrichment, but not false advertising, claims brought by consumers who say the company’s “limited time” sales are misleading because the discounted items...