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Fraud Certifications

Fraud is the making of false representations or engaging in deceptive behavior in order to unlawfully secure financial or personal gain. 
Mitratech Holdings, Inc

7 Tips for Effective Background Screening of Hourly Employees

Hiring hourly workers, especially in high-volume sectors like retail, hospitality, healthcare, and construction, presents unique challenges. The demand for quick hiring can sometimes lead to shortcuts in the background...more

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The Assignment Of Litigation Rights And Champerty

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It is not often that we examine a case involving the doctrine of champerty. The last time we did so was on March 8, 2023 (here). We also examined the champerty doctrine in 2021 (here), 2020 (here), and 2016 (here)....more

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Recent FCA Settlement Highlights Small Business Certification Issues in Private Equity Transactions

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The Department of Justice ("DOJ") recently announced a $1.75 million false claims settlement with a contractor that "improperly obtained government contracts that were set-aside for small businesses." The DOJ settlement...more

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U.S. Education Department Proposes New Accountability and Transparency Rules for Postsecondary Institutions

The regulations would terminate access to federal financial aid for certain programs and increase transparency across all postsecondary programs. The proposed “gainful employment rule” would limit a postsecondary...more

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USDA Issues New “Organic” Labeling Rule, Strengthening Enforcement

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on January 18, 2023, that it has issued a new final rule titled Strengthening Organic Enforcement (the SOE Rule). The new regulation becomes effective on March 20, 2023, and...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Preparing for Government Investigations in Wake of PPP Loan Certifications

The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) is scrutinizing borrowers who have applied for loans through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and...more

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SBA Announces: “SBA may begin a review of any PPP loan of any size at any time in SBA’s discretion” & DOJ Announces Multiple...

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Between May 20 and May 22, SBA announced three new Interim Final Rules and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced three new fraud prosecutions stemming from PPP loans. Those prosecutions reflect that the DOJ does not...more

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The False Claims Act: 2019 Takeaways and 2020 Trends

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) recovered more than $3 billion in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving fraud and the False Claims Act (FCA) in Fiscal Year 2019, and it remains the primary vehicle for the...more

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DOJ Fraud Section to Require Cooperation Certifications Before Corporate Settlement

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Before settling with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Fraud Section, companies must now certify that they disclosed all information about individuals involved in the underlying misconduct. According to a recent Wall Street...more

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The FCA Impact Of DOJ’s Increased Focus on Small Business

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In 2014, the Small Business Administration reported that almost a quarter of approximately $367 billion of eligible funding for small business contracting, or roughly $91.7 billion, was awarded to small businesses as prime...more

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Inside The Courts - December 2013 | Volume 5 | Issue 4

In This Issue: *U.S. SUPREME COURT: - Halliburton Co. v. Erica P. John Fund, Inc., No. 13-317 (U.S. Nov. 15, 2013) Lawson v. FMR LLC, No. 12-3 (U.S. Nov. 12, 2013) - Chadbourne & Parke LLP v. Troice, No....more

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