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February 5, 2014
Military Contractor Fraud
Fourth Circuit Orders $24 Million False Claims Act Verdict Despite No Damages Proven
The U.S. Constitution prohibits the imposition of excessive civil fines and penalties. In general, the civil side of the law is concerned with making plaintiffs “whole” again and restoring the (financially) damaged party to the place it would have been in but for the defendant’s action or inaction. Civil verdicts […]
February 4, 2014
False Claims Act Information
The False Claims Act: A State Perspective
The federal False Claims Act, which has been around since the Civil War era, receives plentiful coverage through the media and blogosphere. However, few people realize that a majority of U.S. states have enacted similar or identical legislation to protect their citizens from fraud on the local level. It is […]
February 3, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
South Florida Senior Citizens Work to Stop Medicare Fraud
Fraud against Medicare and Medicaid is a growing problem that cost U.S. taxpayers over $68 billion last year. Amid growing concerns about this crime, Florida’s senior population has decided to band together in order to patrol and deter this type of misconduct. The False Claims Act is routinely implemented in […]
January 29, 2014
Healthcare Fraud
Nationwide Physical Therapy Providers Found to Be in Violation of the False Claims Act
When a medical services provider agrees to work with patients receiving Medicare or Medicaid, it must abide by certain guidelines and rules with regard to the services offered to that patient. Of course, medical services must meet industry standards and be performed by a licensed physician. In addition, Medicare or […]
January 28, 2014
SEC Fraud
The Threat of Securities Fraud: A Global Perspective
In recent years, Congress expressed interest in mimicking the federal False Claims Act in an effort to identify, punish, and deter acts of fraud against taxpayers, investors, and the federal government as a whole in other areas. As a result, the 2010 Dodd Frank Act, which was drafted to implement […]
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