Dec 2, 2021 | False Claims Act
On November 22, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $9 million civil consent judgment related to False Claims Act violations (“FCA”) involving Dr. Daniel McCollum, who also entered a guilty plea related to healthcare fraud conspiracies. Dr....
Nov 16, 2021 | False Claims Act
On November 15, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans (“Archdiocese of New Orleans”) has agreed to pay more than $1 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. Archdiocese of New...
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 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 22, 2021 | False Claims Act
Chilivis Grubman attorneys have discussed the federal False Claims Act (“FCA”) extensively. The FCA prohibits any person from knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment to the federal government. The FCA also prohibits...
Sep 22, 2021 | False Claims Act
The False Claims Act (“FCA”) is a powerful enforcement tool for the U.S. Government. The FCA prohibits any person from knowingly presenting, or causing to be presented, a false or fraudulent claim for payment to the federal government. The FCA also prohibits any...
