Penalties, False Claims Act (FCA), Treble Damages

Federal Court Rejects False Claims Act's Draconian Penalties

Jones Day on 3/28/2025

Following a jury's verdict, a federal court slashed civil penalties under the False Claims Act ("FCA") as violative of the Constitution's 8th Amendment....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

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

Lincoln’s Law Becomes Even More Absurd When Applied to the Health Care Industry

Ruder Ware on 11/4/2016

When Congress originally passed the False Claims Act (31 USC §§ 3729-3733), no one had the health care system in mind. The False Claims Act was also commonly referred to as the “Lincoln Law”. The original law was focused on...more

Fourth Circuit Case Reminds Government Contractors of False Claims Act Breadth

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 6/5/2015

The recent opinion from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in United States ex rel. Badr v. Triple Canopy, Inc., serves as a reminder of the breadth of the civil False Claims Act when applied to federal...more

Worthless Services: Giving Nothing Can Cost You a Lot Under the False Claims Act

Baker Donelson on 3/1/2013

Numerous courts have recognized that knowingly billing the federal government for “worthless services” may be a violation of the False Claims Act (FCA). Recently, an Illinois nursing home learned how costly worthless services...more