NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiggin and Dana is pleased to announce the launch of its new False Claims Act (FCA) Defense and Compliance Practice Group, created in response to a significant rise in FCA investigations and litigation. This new group unites the firm's extensive experience on both sides of FCA matters—defense and prosecution—offering clients a comprehensive and strategic approach to navigating today's heightened enforcement landscape.
The formation of this group comes amid increased federal scrutiny, including the Department of Justice's (DOJ) recent commitment to pursuing FCA cases tied to civil rights violations in federally funded programs. DOJ has encouraged private whistleblowers to bring similar suits, further amplifying the risk for federal contractors and grantees.
The FCA Defense and Compliance Practice Group is composed of a powerhouse team of former high-level federal criminal and civil prosecutors and seasoned defense attorneys with deep expertise across healthcare enforcement, national security, higher education, financial services, and complex regulatory matters. The group provides strategic counsel on FCA investigations, qui tam defense, compliance programs, and internal audits.
The team is led by former federal prosecutors with meaningful experience in FCA enforcement, litigation, and compliance. Collectively, they bring a wealth of knowledge from senior roles across DOJ, including leadership in healthcare fraud, national...
NEW HAVEN, Conn., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiggin and Dana is pleased to announce the launch of its new False Claims Act (FCA) Defense and Compliance Practice Group, created in response to a s...