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November 15, 2016
Contractor Fraud
Businesses That Misrepresent Their “Special Status” Eligibility for Contract or Grant Preferences Can Be Liable Under the False Claims Act
By Susan Schneider Thomas “The Congress has established a number of statutory goals designed to help small businesses compete for Federal contracts. In addition to the goal of awarding at least 23 percent of all Federal prime contracting dollars to small businesses, the Congress also established Government-wide contracting goals for […]
November 13, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Federal Government Investigating Soaring Pharmacy Reimbursement Claims in Military
According to a startling article published in the Wall Street Journal, several compounding pharmacies are facing possible liability under the False Claims Act for illegal billing practices surrounding customers enrolled in coverage through the military’s TRICARE healthcare insurance program. Described by investigators as “widespread fraud,” the investigation spans across at […]
November 12, 2015
Commodities Futures Trading Fraud
What is Commodities Future Trading? 4 Things You Should Know About Commodity Futures and Fraud
Of the various whistleblower programs in place to date, probably the least well-known is that involving the trade of commodities and futures – an industry regulated by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. This area of trading can be highly unpredictable, and often the savviest investors are hesitant to take on […]
November 11, 2015
Contractor Fraud
US Software Firms Pay $13 Million to Settle Claims of Unlawful Employment of Russians
Entering into a contract with the US Department of Defense naturally necessitates confidentiality, discretion, and, in some cases, top-level security clearances. Accordingly, government contracts generally contain clauses relating to employment practices the contractor must follow in order to protect national security and ensure that all workers on the project are […]
November 10, 2015
Military Contractor Fraud
Defense Contractor Alleged to Have Overcharged Military for Fruits & Vegetables
Los Angeles-based Coast Produce Company recently found itself in a real pickle amid allegations that it grossly overcharged the U.S. military for the delivery and provision of fresh fruits and vegetables. According to a recent press release, the defense contractor agreed to settle the allegations for $4 million and entered […]
November 9, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Justice Department Settles With Hundreds of Hospitals Amid Healthcare Fraud Claims
In today’s case, we review one of the largest False Claims Act settlements in terms of sheer breadth, number of defendants, and number of healthcare fraud claims. The settlement, which involved 457 hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States, resulted in a $250 million payout to the government, and […]
November 6, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Maine Dermatology Settles Medicare Fraud Allegations for Over $600,000
With a current caseload of over 50 million enrollees, and as one of the prime programs targeted for fraud nationally, the Medicare program has a lot on its plate. In today’s case, we review a recent Medicare settlement between the federal government, the state government of Maine, and a Portland-area […]
November 5, 2015
Contractor Fraud
South Dakota Loggers Settle False Claims Act Allegations of Illegal Employment Practices
In one of the few False Claims Act cases to come out of South Dakota, two contractors related to the logging industry have agreed to pay $1.2 million to settle claims that they violated the terms of their agreement with the U.S. Forest Service and billed for the work nonetheless. […]
November 4, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Zimmer BioMet Sued for $10 Million Under False Claims Act
In a recent lawsuit filed under the state of New York’s False Claims Act, a former sales representative for BioMet, which has since merged with Zimmer Holdings, has alleged the company engaged in illegal and unlawful practices when touting its dental implant products. More specifically, the whistleblower’s complaint asserts that […]
November 3, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
UPDATE: Tuomey Healthcare Escapes Historic $237M False Claims Verdict With More Manageable $72M
Things may be looking up for Tuomey Healthcare System. Back in 2013, this South Carolina-based healthcare provider was slapped with an initial whopping $276 million fine regarding accusations of physician kickbacks. In a surprising turn of events, the Department of Justice recently announced that it settled with Tuomey for a […]
November 2, 2015
False Claims Act Legal News
The False Claims Act in Fiscal Year 2015: Nearly $3 Billion Recovered on Behalf of Taxpayers
In a recent article published by the whistleblower advocacy organization Taxpayers Against Fraud (TAF), an unofficial tabulation of False Claims Act settlements shows a lucrative fiscal year with over $3 billion recovered on behalf of taxpayers, with $2 billion of that represented by whistleblower-initiated cases. FY 2015 saw many repeat […]
October 30, 2015
Healthcare Fraud
Warner Chilcott Pleads Guilty to Healthcare Fraud
Following an intensive investigation into the practices of pharmaceutical giant Warner Chilcott U.S. Sales LLC, the company has agreed to settle criminal and civil allegations of healthcare fraud for $125 million as well as plead guilty to one felony count of healthcare fraud. In October 2015, the former president of […]
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