As in recent years, the False Claims Act (FCA) continued to serve as a tool utilized by the federal government against government contractors in 2024. The government collected more than $2.9 billion as a result of 558 FCA...more
2/5/2025
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In 2024, the government and whistleblowers were party to 558 settlements and judgments collecting over $2.9 billion. The government continued its effort to combat cybersecurity threats through its Civil Cyber-Fraud...more
2/5/2025
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In 2024, the government and whistleblowers were party to 558 False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments, just slightly fewer cases than last year’s record. As a result, collections under the FCA exceeded $2.9 billion,...more
2/5/2025
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Individual employees helped the government secure another successful year in False Claims Act (FCA) litigation, as both plaintiffs (whistleblowers) and individual defendants. The government collected more than $2.9 billion in...more
2/5/2025
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