Enforcement under the federal False Claims Act (FCA), related whistleblower statutes, and parallel state false claims acts poses a considerable threat to companies and individuals who do business with the federal government or state agencies. Companies across all industries face increasingly complex and evolving regulations. While the FCA is the primary tool for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and individual whistleblowers to recover funds for alleged fraud against the federal government, whistleblower provisions have been enacted under other federal statutes, along with more than 30 parallel state false claims acts. This regulatory environment increases the risk of significant monetary penalties and collateral consequences, such as criminal prosecution and debarment.
Our White Collar + Government Investigations practice is experienced in handling FCA and other whistleblower matters, whether brought by the government or individual whistleblowers, across industry sectors, including government contracting, health care, education, and financial services. We have the resources and experience to efficiently and effectively defend clients in government investigations and civil litigation. We take a proactive approach to discourage government intervention and resolve cases before full-scale litigation. When litigation is unavoidable, we strive for early dismissal, allowing our clients to focus on their core business goals.
Our attorneys represent individuals, companies, boards of directors, board committees, and management in a variety of FCA and other whistleblower matters, including:
- Defending against civil litigation initiated by private whistleblowers.
- Conducting internal investigations into alleged FCA violations.
- Implementing and enhancing compliance programs.
- Defending against government enforcement actions arising from parallel civil and criminal proceedings.
