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DOJ Ramps Up Use of False Claims Act to Advance Tariff Agenda

The second Trump administration’s aggressive tariff policy is playing out in more than just the Commerce Department. Framed under the administration’s commitment to fight “waste, fraud, and abuse,” the U.S. Department of...more

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Eleventh Circuit Clarifies: Discovery Materials Can Be Used to Meet Rule 9(b)

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On July 25, 2025, the Eleventh Circuit issued an opinion in United States ex rel. Sedona Partners LLC v. Able Moving & Storage Inc. (No. 22-13340) addressing an important procedural question under the False Claims Act (FCA)...more

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Florida Appeals Court Decisions Week of August 18 - 22, 2025

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U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals - Smith v. Odom - False Claims Act, standard, public disclosure - Fla Ag Comm’r v. US Att’y Gen - Second Amendment, firearms, medical marijuana - ...more

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False Claims Act Insights - An FCA Perspective on Artificial Intelligence in the Healthcare Industry

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Host Jonathan Porter welcomes the Coker Group’s Andy Sobczyk to the podcast to discuss the risks and opportunities associated with implementing artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in the healthcare industry. The...more

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Tariffs Meet COSO: A Two-Way Street to Risk & Opportunity Management

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In today’s global trade environment, tariffs have become a company-wide concern—impacting legal, compliance, finance, and operations alike. This article introduces how the COSO Internal Control Framework can serve as a...more

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U.S. Department of Justice Issues New Administrative Guidance on Legality of DEI Programs for Federal Contractors

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has now issued guidance outlining how federal antidiscrimination laws such as Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 apply to federal contractors that receive federal funding. ...more

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The Government Is Wielding the False Claims Act to Punish Tariff and Customs Evasion, but Companies Can Benefit from Voluntary...

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In recent months, the Trump administration has made its focus on tariff and trade issues clear. This has been reflected not only through the ongoing negotiations with trade partners regarding country-wide tariffs, but also in...more

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Federal Court Invalidates DOE’s Title VI Guidance—Key Implications for DEI Compliance

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On August 14, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland issued a significant decision in American Federation of Teachers v. U.S. Department of Education, holding that the Department’s demand that states and...more

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DOJ’s Expanded Whistleblower Program Targets Immigration Violations

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In a significant shift in enforcement strategy, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has expanded its Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program (CWAPP) to include violations of federal immigration law. This move reflects a...more

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Manufacturing & Industrial: Outlook & Trends 8.19.25

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As the manufacturing sector continues to navigate a dynamic economic and regulatory landscape, the current environment presents both significant opportunities and complex challenges. From strong buyer demand in a competitive...more

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Another FCA Cybersecurity Settlements Highlight DOJ’s Enforcement Priorities

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced another settlement agreement showing that DOJ continues to prioritize cybersecurity enforcement under the False Claims Act (FCA). According to the press...more

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Department of Defense and Defense Logistics Agency Debarment and Suspension: 7 Key Defense Strategies

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Debarment and suspension present significant financial and legal risks for defense contractors. As a result, when facing debarment or suspension by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) or the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA),...more

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Eleventh Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Qui Tam FCA Suit for Failure to Meet Rule 9(b) Specificity

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In a qui tam action filed under the False Claims Act, the relator, Barbara Senters, appealed the district court’s dismissal of her fourth amended complaint (FAC), which alleged that Quest Diagnostics submitted false claims...more

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DOJ Issuing Civil Investigative Demand Letters to Federal Contractors and Grant Recipients

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) is sending Civil Investigative Demand (CID) letters to some federal contractors and grant recipients as part of the agency’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which was announced in May as part of...more

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Key Compliance Takeaways for Companies as Trump Administration and DOJ Focus on Tariff Fraud, Evasion

During the many months of President Donald Trump imposing, or threatening to impose, tariffs on some of the country’s largest trading partners — both friend and foe — some foreign suppliers have implemented plans to evade the...more

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Mid-Year Update: PPP Investigations Continue as DOJ Enforcement Priority

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As we enter the second half of 2025—over five years now since the COVID-19 pandemic began—federal government scrutiny relating to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans received in the early days of the pandemic is still...more

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DOJ Settles Cyber Qui Tam Action Against Illumina for Allegedly Unsecured Genomic Sequencing Products

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On July 31, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $9.8 million settlement with Illumina, Inc. (Illumina) to resolve alleged False Claims Act (FCA) violations related to cybersecurity vulnerabilities...more

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What Federal Contractors and Grant Recipients Should Know About DOJ’s Unlawful Discrimination Guidance

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On July 29, 2025, US Attorney General Bondi issued a memorandum for all federal agencies titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (the Memo). The Memo follows multiple executive...more

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Tariffs Take Hold Raising the Specter of Criminal and Civil Tariff Enforcement

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Seven months into President Donald Trump’s second administration, a new trade paradigm is emerging that presents challenges for everyone involved in bringing products into the United States. ...more

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Investigations Newsletter: Texas Alleges That Eli Lilly Patient Assistance Programs Violates AKS

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Texas Alleges That Eli Lilly Patient Assistance Programs Violates AKS - The state of Texas and Health Choice Alliance, LLC filed a complaint alleging that pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly & Company, Inc. violated the...more

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HHS Policy Changes, Supreme Court Rulings, and the DOJ-HHS False Claims Act Working Group

In this episode, Alan Minsk, AGG Food & Drug practice chair and Life Sciences co-chair, and Brian Stimson, co-chair of the Healthcare practice and former acting general counsel and principal deputy general counsel of the U.S....more

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Understanding DOJ’s New Guidance on Unlawful Discriminatory Practices

On July 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a memorandum titled “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination” (the “Memo”), providing guidance on what diversity, equity,...more

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What’s Influencing DOJ’s New Trade Fraud Focus, and How to Navigate Enforcement Shifts

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a new development in its effort to crack down on crimes involving trade fraud, including tariff evasion....more

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CMS Proposes Major ASP Reporting Overhaul — Implications for Fair Market Value and Bona Fide Service Fees

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published its Proposed 2026 Physician Fee Schedule Rule (Proposed Rule), with extensive implications for drug pricing, Average Sales Price (ASP) calculations, and...more

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The Constitutional Battle Over False Claims Act Qui Tams and Founding Era History in Zafirov

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Last fall, U.S. District Court Judge Kathryn Mizelle of the Middle District of Florida ruled that the False Claims Act’s (FCA) qui tam provision is unconstitutional in United States ex rel Zafirov v. Florida Medical...more

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