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Eighth Circuit Holds Penalties in Non-Intervened FCA Case Violate Excessive Fines Clause

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The Situation: The False Claims Act ("FCA") imposes treble damages on defendants, as well as mandatory penalties per false claim. Because alleged false claims often involve much smaller amounts—for example, in cases with a...more

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The Trebling Effect of (Some) False Claims Act Trials

There are multiple components to the risk defendants must consider when faced with going to trial for a matter involving the False Claims Act (FCA). Setting aside the incalculable impact that litigation can have on business...more

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