False Claims Act (FCA), Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Penalties

Investigations Newsletter: Johnson & Johnson Challenges the Constitutionality of FCA $1.6 Billion Verdict

ArentFox Schiff on 7/28/2025

Johnson & Johnson Challenges the Constitutionality of FCA $1.6 Billion Verdict - Following a record $1.6 billion jury verdict for off-label promotion of HIV drugs Prezista and Intelence, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) subsidiary...more

False Claims Act Enforcement Highlights Need for Robust Compliance Programs

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC on 3/8/2024

The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced its False Claims Act (“FCA”) enforcement statistics for FY 2023 and identified key priorities for FCA enforcement in 2024 and beyond. The DOJ continues to pursue FCA...more

PPP Borrower Pays Damages and Penalties to Government in First False Claims Act Settlement

Burr & Forman on 2/15/2021

The US Department of Justice announced the first civil settlement involving allegations of fraud against a PPP borrower. SlideBelts Inc. received a PPP loan under the CARES Act. SlideBelts is an internet retail company and...more

False Claims Act Implications for PPP and Disaster Relief Loans: What Small Businesses Should Be Ready For

PilieroMazza PLLC on 7/29/2020

With its chaotic rollout, conflicting regulations, and breakneck disbursements, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is primed to create a wave of litigation. This includes actions taken under the False Claims Act (FCA),...more

For Business Owners, Allegations of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Fraud Can Lead to Steep Federal Penalties

Oberheiden P.C. on 7/16/2020

While there has been a lot of controversy in the media surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), there is no question that the program has served as an invaluable lifeline to many small and medium-sized businesses...more

[Webinar] False Claims Act Implications for PPP and Disaster Relief Loans: What Small Businesses Should Be Ready For - July 29th,...

PilieroMazza PLLC on 7/8/2020