On February 18, 2025, the First Circuit joined a growing list of circuit courts to hold that “but-for causation” is the correct causation standard in most False Claims Act (FCA) cases premised on alleged violations of the...more
2022 was an interesting year in False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement and case law developments – from uncertainty emanating from escalating circuit splits to low recoveries for the Department of Justice (DOJ). Looking ahead,...more
In 2022, False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgments totaled US$2.2 billion. Although this was one of the lowest annual recovery totals in years, there is no indication that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is slowing its...more