The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a significant settlement that underscores the federal government’s increasing appetite to rely on the False Claims Act to address alleged customs fraud....more
3/31/2025
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Countervailing Duties ,
Customs ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Fraud ,
Imports ,
Settlement ,
Tariffs ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices ,
Whistleblowers
The US government and private plaintiffs use the False Claims Act (FCA) – a federal statute originally enacted in 1863 in response to defense contractor fraud during the American Civil War – to combat various forms of fraud...more
3/7/2025
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Compliance ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Eighth Amendment ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Contractors ,
Fraud ,
Government Agencies ,
Government Investigations ,
Healthcare Fraud ,
Qui Tam ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Whistleblowers ,
White Collar Crimes