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July 14, 2014
False Claims Act Legal News
What Are the Milestones Leading Up to a Whistleblower Reward?
If you are considering a lawsuit under the False Claims Act, you may be curious as to how these lawsuits typically progress. Whistleblower lawsuits are a unique subset of civil litigation and follow a unique path to resolution. For this reason, it is vital to work with an attorney possessing […]
July 11, 2014
Mortgage Fraud
US Bank to Pay $200 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Late last month, banking services company US Bank agreed to repay the government a staggering $200 million amid allegations it misrepresented residential home loans as suitable for insurance when, in fact, the borrowers either did not meet standard underwriting requirements or were not checked for creditworthiness at all. The settlement […]
July 2, 2014
False Claims Act Legal News
District Court Examines ‘Strong Public Policy’ Against Counterclaims in False Claims Act Cases
The False Claims Act was originally designed to protect the government and, ultimately, U.S. taxpayers from the abuses perpetrated by unprincipled and fraudulent government contractors. The statute provides a unique remedy for the individual, known as the relator, willing to come forward with the details of fraud and provides up […]
July 1, 2014
False Claims Act Legal News
Ex-Cyclist Lance Armstrong Dealt Another Blow in U.S. Postal Services’ Whistleblower Lawsuit
In yet another defeat for former cycling hero Lance Armstrong, the U.S. Postal Service was given the green light to continue its False Claims Act case by U.S. District Judge Robert L. Wilkins, of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. The whistleblower lawsuit, which seeks to […]
June 30, 2014
Military Contractor Fraud
Solicitor General Urges Courts to Put Military-Related False Claims Act Cases on Hold Under Wartime Suspension of Limitations Act
The False Claims Act got its start addressing fraud and misconduct pursuant to contracts with the U.S. military during the Civil War. The Act works to deter and punish government contractors who take advantage of the Department of Defense under contracts for the provision of materials, logistics, support, and many […]
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