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April 18, 2018
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Does the Government Have to Agree to the Settlement of a Non-Intervened False Claims Act Case?
The False Claims Act provides that an action “may be dismissed only if the court and the Attorney General [of the United States] give written consent to the dismissal.” 31 U.S.C. 3730(b)(1). In a recent case, the court considered the impact of this provision in connection with its decision that a […]
April 18, 2018
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How Should False Claims Act Damages be Calculated?
Submitting a False Claim & Calculating Government Damages A party who has been found to have submitted a false claim, or who has caused the submission of a false claim to the United States under the False Claims Act is liable for civil penalties of no more than $11,000 and no less […]
April 18, 2018
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False Claims Act
What is the False Claims Act? The Federal False Claims Act (“FCA”) is the primary weapon in combating fraud against the United States federal government. The FCA covers fraudulent claims made against any federal agency, program, contract, or grant. Many states have similar laws to protect themselves against the fraud. […]
April 18, 2018
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Texas False Claims Act
In 1995, the State of Texas passed its own version of the federal False Claims Act (“FCA”), the Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act (“TMFPA”). The TMFPA is specifically geared toward combatting fraud against the Texas Medicaid Program. The Texas Medicaid Program provides healthcare and prescription drug coverage to low-income individuals. […]
April 18, 2018
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SEC Whistleblower Law and the Securities Whistleblower Act
The SEC Whistleblower Statute and Statute of Limitations In July 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law by President Obama. Section 922 of the Act states that the SEC will be required to pay a reward to individuals who provide original information to the SEC resulting in monetary […]
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