False Claims Act Materiality After Escobar - Whistleblower LLC
After Escobar, lower courts face arguments that fraud lacked materiality under the False Claims Act. U.S. ex rel Brown v. Pfizer rejected these claims.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
After Escobar, lower courts face arguments that fraud lacked materiality under the False Claims Act. U.S. ex rel Brown v. Pfizer rejected these claims.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The Sixth Circuit repudiated the common defense tactic of trying to dismiss False Claims Act cases because materiality is not “proven” in the complaint.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The False Claims Act identifies seven violations or prohibitions. It is intended to reach all fraudulent attempts to cause the Government to pay money.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security have launched a joint Trade Fraud Task Force to fight the growing surge of customs fraud.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Omnicare ordered to pay $949 million in a False Claims Act case alleging it submitted over 3 million false claims.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The Ninth Circuit has issued a decision, holding that importers who commit customs fraud can be held liable under the False Claims Act.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
False Claims Act penalties range from $11,665 to $23,331. Understanding the calculation of False Claims Act penalty awards is vital to whistleblowers.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The False Claims Act requires that the falsity or fraud be material. We explain materiality, what it means, and how a whistleblower proves it.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Key takeaways from CS2 on the risks of non-compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and other cybersecurity regulations in the DIB| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
WLC is pleased to announce Bruce Judge has been named to the Lawdragon list of 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
DOJ is looking for Cyber-Fraud whistleblowers to report private contractors who fail to comply with federal cybersecurity requirements| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Cyber security fraud is a growing problem in the U.S. and abroad. Whistleblowers can help ensure sensitive data is protected.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
DoD finalizes CMMC cybersecurity rule for contractors. Learn what potential whistleblowers need to know about compliance, fraud risks, and reporting non-compliance under the FCA.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
