Topic Archives: False Claims Act

March 30, 2020 - False Claims Act, Protests & Litigation

Unprecedented Discovery Orders Vacated: Fourth Circuit Confirms Government Contractors Do Not Waive Privilege by Disclosing Facts Uncovered during an Internal Investigation under the FAR’s Mandatory Disclosure Rule

By: J. Alex Ward and Victoria Dalcourt Angle

Lawyers often view a writ of mandamus to a Court of Appeals as a last-gasp—indeed, almost hopeless—stratagem. But sometimes they are granted, particularly when the district court order they challenge is even more extraordinary. That is what just happened in In re …›

May 15, 2019 - Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Defense, False Claims Act

Federal Court Confirms that Cybersecurity Gaps Can Form the Basis of False Claims Act Violations

By: J. Alex Ward and Tina D. Reynolds

Since the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies began implementing formal cybersecurity requirements for government contractors within the last few years, one lingering question on the minds of federal contractors and subcontractors has been: “What happens if I do not comply?” …›

May 13, 2019 - False Claims Act

New DOJ Guidance on Cooperation in FCA Investigations Clarifies How Companies Can Receive Leniency in Exchange for Voluntary Disclosures, but Leaves Unanswered Questions

By: J. Alex Ward and Victoria Dalcourt Angle

Earlier this week, the Department of Justice released guidance identifying the circumstances in which the Department would award credit to companies that voluntarily disclose or otherwise cooperate during False Claims Act (“FCA”) investigations. While the new guidance leaves some unanswered questions, it is …›

March 11, 2019 - False Claims Act

DOJ Plans to Dismiss Another Whistleblower FCA Case

By: J. Alex Ward

In the ever-evolving False Claims Act (FCA) arena, the Government told the court that it intends to move to dismiss a whistleblower suit against United Health Group’s Executive Health Resources, Inc. (EHR) for allegedly assisting hospitals in overcharging for outpatient care. The Granston …›