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Wage Law Violations in Federal Construction Contracts
If federal construction contractors do not comply with applicable wage laws, you may have the basis for a False Claims Act Claim. Contact us to learn more. More
Do Pre-Filing Releases in Private Agreements Bar False Claims Act Lawsuits?
Agreements such as non-competes, confidentiality agreements, settlement agreements, or severance agreements commonly require employees to release future claims against their employer. For instance, a severance agreement, which is entered into upon termination of employment, may require the employee to release all future claims against the employer in exchange for the continuation of benefits or a payout. More
The False Claims Act Under the Biden Administration
The False Claims Act Under the Biden Administration
With the arrival of the Biden Administration and new upper-level appointments in the Department of Justice ("DOJ"), the way the DOJ enforces False Claims Act ("FCA") cases may evolve. Over time, recovery and enforcement trends help to understand how different administrations approach FCA enforcement. More
Whistleblower Confidentiality: What You Need To Know
Whistleblower Confidentiality
Given the potential for retaliation from their employers and others, whistleblowers often understandably express concerns about protecting their identity when reporting potential wrongdoing. While whistleblowers file False Claims Act complaints under seal, which protects the whistleblowers' confidentiality for at least 60 days, it is very likely that, sooner or later, whistleblowers' identities will be made public. If the Government intervenes in a False Claims Act case, the seal will be lifted and the whistleblower's allegations will become publicly available. Similarly, if the Government declines to intervene in a False Claims Act case, and the whistleblower decides to continue to prosecute the case without Government involvement, the seal will be lifted, again making the whistleblowers' allegations public. More
[UPDATED 2021] Can I Be Compensated For Being a Whistleblower?
One of the most common questions people have when they are considering whether to file a whistleblower lawsuit is whether any financial award is available to whistleblowers. In other words, can whistleblowers get paid? More
Why Do So Many False Claims Cases Settle Before Trial?
It is widely recognized that many more False Claims Act (FCA) cases settle than go to trial.[1] While it is difficult to determine the exact proportion of cases that settle vs. cases that are tried, comprehensive reports on FCA developments published semi-annually indicate about a 16:1 ratio of notable settlements to verdicts/ judgments.[2] More
The Public Disclosure Bar
The False Claims Act qui tam provision allows private citizens to act as whistleblowers, and file a lawsuit on behalf of the government if they are aware of fraud taking place. These whistleblowers, or relators, are eligible to receive a portion of the money the government recovers if the lawsuit is successful.
It is important to note that the False Claims Act is designed to encourage people to report fraud that might otherwise go undetected; it is not designed to reward people who repeat allegations that have already been publicized. To that end, the False Claims Act includes language stipulating that the court will dismiss a case if substantially the same allegations contained therein were already publicly disclosed and the relator bringing the action is not an original source of the information. This section of the Act is commonly referred to as the "public disclosure bar". More
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Do I Have Enough Information To Be a Whistleblower?
If you have information about fraud being committed against the government, you might be considering whether you have enough information to state a claim under the False Claims Act. It can be challenging to know whether you have enough information to bring a qui tam suit, but generally, you need to meet the following requirements to successfully file a claim under the False Claims Act: More
How the Government Gets Involved in False Claims Act Cases?
The False Claims Act (FCA) is designed to help prevent fraud against the federal government. The FCA allows the government to pursue claims against individuals or entities who defraud the government or government programs. More
How Does the False Claims Act Retaliation Provision Work?
The False Claims Act (FCA) makes it illegal for organizations and individuals to use deception, misrepresentation and false claims to defraud the federal government. The FCA allows whistleblowers to file a lawsuit on behalf of the government and share in the government's recovery. More
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