The False Claims Act: How a Recent Decision Rejecting Qui Tam Lawsuits May Affect Enforcement

For over 160 years, the False Claims Act has let people bring claims on behalf of the U.S. government alleging fraud. In exchange, those individuals receive a portion of any recovery. In September, a federal district judge found unconstitutional the FCA’s qui tam provision.

In a new article in the New York Law Journal, Orrick’s Joseph Walker, David Rhinesmith, Daniel R. Alonso and Hillary Dang explore the decision – and its implications for FCA enforcement.

Originally published in the December 9, 2024 edition of the New York Law Journal.