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DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Will Use the False Claims Act to Target Antisemitism and DEI Programs

At the end of May, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the formation of a Civil Rights Fraud Initiative to “utilize the False Claims Act to investigate and, as appropriate, pursue claims against any recipient of federal...more

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DOJ Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Signals Expansive Enforcement Threat for Employers Receiving Federal Funds

On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched its Civil Rights Fraud Initiative. This is a coordinated enforcement effort aimed at using the False Claims Act (FCA) to investigate and, where appropriate,...more

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Whistleblower Retaliation Claims for Alleged PPP Loan Fraud

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After numerous headlines, press releases, and law enforcement efforts, including the Department of Justice’s new COVID-19 Fraud Strike Force teams, there may be increased traffic at the intersection between allegations of PPP...more

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Third Circuit Upholds Firing of Whistleblower Accused of Harassment by Oinking

On August 26, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an order reaffirming that potential False Claims Act (FCA) whistleblowers are not immune from being fired for workplace misconduct, especially where that...more

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Anti-Retaliation under the False Claims Act

The False Claims Act encourages whistleblowers to come forward when they suspect their employer is committing fraud. This post provides a general overview of the False Claims Act’s anti-retaliation provision, which protects...more

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What Does the DOJ’s New Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative Mean for You?

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As discussed in a previous post, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a new Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative to utilize one of the strongest tools in its toolbox—the False Claims Act—to hold entities receiving federal...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – September 2021

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LITIGATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION - Watch Your Step: Avoiding False Claims Act Violations from Limitations in Subcontracting and Performance of Work Requirements - Members of the government contracting community are...more

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Mitigating FCA Whistleblower Risk When Employees Leave

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Over the past decade, efforts to enforce health care fraud regulations have been bolstered significantly with increased government funding and a dramatic increase in whistleblower claims filed under the False Claims Act’s qui...more

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