Oct 15, 2021 | False Claims Act
On October 6, the Department of Justice announced an initiative to bring False Claims Act enforcement actions against government contractors who commit fraud related to cybersecurity. Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco said in a statement that the initiative was...
Oct 11, 2021 | SEC Investigations
On October 5, the SEC announced that it had charged CanaFarma Hemp Products Corp., a Canadian startup, and its co-founders with violating the antifraud provisions of the securities laws. The SEC alleges that the company fraudulently raised $15 million from various...
Oct 5, 2021 | False Claims Act
In September, Chilivis Grubman attorneys wrote about a False Claims Act (“FCA”) settlement for $900K involving a Georgia-based defense contractor. The settlement reminded all individuals and businesses doing business with the government that the FCA applies to all...
Sep 29, 2021 | SEC Investigations
On September 24, the SEC announced that it had reached a settlement with the world’s largest advertiser, WPP plc, to resolve allegations that the company violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) on multiple occasions. WPP was accused of violating the...
