False Claims Act Insights - Some FCA Whistles Are Louder Than Others
False Claims Act Insights Podcast - Some FCA Whistles Are Louder Than Others
The USDOJ Antitrust Division’s Compliance Guidance
Episode 353 -- 2024 FCPA Enforcement and Compliance Review
False Claims Act Insights - Is DOJ Allowed to Share Privileged Documents with Whistleblowers in FCA Disputes?
False Claims Act Insights - How a Marine Fisheries Dispute Opened an FCA Can of Worms
False Claims Act Insights Podcast - How a Marine Fisheries Dispute Opened an FCA Can of Worms
Workplace Investigation Protocols: One-on-One with Greg Keating
Ep. 3 - The Art of Parallel Investigations (Part 2)
Podcast - Discussing a DOJ Lawsuit Under the Civil-Fraud Initiative
Episode 340: DOJ Updates Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs
The Labor Law Insider - Whistleblower Breaks Details of NLRB Mail Ballot Election Abuse – Part II
Episode 335 -- The New DOJ Whistleblower Program
#WorkforceWednesday®: New DOJ Whistleblower Program - What Employers Must Know - Employment Law This Week®
DOJ’s New Self-Disclosure Policy and Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
Innovation in Compliance: Alan Saquella on Navigating The Complexities of Corporate Whistleblowing and Compliance
Common Scenarios Triggering False Claims Act Violations, Part 1: Gov. Contracts and Cybersecurity
The Justice Insiders Podcast: DOJ’s Cacophony of Whistles
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 37 - Vintage or Trendsetting? The SDNY's Whistleblower Pilot Program
Episode 321 -- Review of the EU Whistleblowing Directive wih Alex Cotoia and Daniela Melendez
On February 18, 2025, the First Circuit joined a growing list of circuit courts to hold that “but-for causation” is the correct causation standard in most False Claims Act (FCA) cases premised on alleged violations of the...more
On Feb. 18, in U.S. v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, the First Circuit Court of Appeals joined the Sixth Circuit and the Eighth Circuit in holding that, for purposes of establishing that a claim for payment of items or services...more
On February 18, 2025, the First Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in U.S. v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, ruling that the Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”) requires the government to prove that an AKS violation was the...more
With the second Trump administration holding the reins of the executive branch, companies should brace for a renewed focus on trade enforcement. The administration has already begun to expand tariffs on a variety of items...more
When I litigated False Claims Act (FCA) cases at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), it was common practice for settlements to require Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs) setting forth ongoing duties and responsibilities...more
GSA FAR Class Deviations - Executive Order 14173, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” issued on January 21, 2025, caused immediate confusion for federal government contractors since their...more
Host Jonathan Porter welcomes Abe Souza, a new member of Husch Blackwell’s White Collar, Internal Investigations, & Compliance team, to the podcast to discuss newly released Department of Justice data regarding qui tam...more
Without Congressional action, the authority of the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (SIGPR) will sunset on March 27, 2025. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was enacted in March...more
On February 10, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order and accompanying fact sheet directing U.S. Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi to pause the initiation of new investigations and enforcement actions, and to...more
The value of goods imported to the United States in Fiscal Year 2024 was $893.15 billion, and as a result, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) collected $24.37 billion in duties, taxes and fees for those imports. Given...more
Our False Claims Act Team highlights key FCA enforcement trends in 2024, including the continued focus on health care fraud by the Department of Justice (DOJ)....more
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and 18 state attorneys general (AG) announced a settlement with Boston-based QOL Medical, LLC (QOL) and its CEO, Frederick Cooper, to resolve allegations that the company provided unlawful...more
On February 10, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the U.S. attorney general, Pam Bondi, to pause Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) actions for 180 days until she issues revised FCPA...more
Executive Order (EO) 14173 “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” creates new obligations that could carry significant risks for any organization doing business with the United States federal...more
As 2025 continues to get under way and a new session of Congress begins, it is worthwhile to take stock of the most pressing reforms to whistleblower rights which must be addressed. Given the diverse web of laws which...more
Connect with the leading Anti-Corruption experts and discuss the latest compliance strategies at ACI’s Mexico Summit on Anti-Corruption & Compliance Programs. As Mexico’s longest running, premier anti-corruption and...more
As we welcome 2025, the year ahead promises to be a year of change. After more than 70 national elections in 2024, the dust hasn’t fully settled, not least in the United States, where President Trump has taken office for the...more
On January 21, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (“DEIA”) initiatives. On February 5, 2025, Attorney...more
On January 21, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order titled, “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit Based Opportunity” (the “EO”). The EO seeks to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) and...more
In an unprecedented and surprising set of actions, the new Attorney General Bondi issued eleven new, internal directives for the Department of Justice. The new Directives are available HERE. Immediately after her...more
In the wake of President Trump’s “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” Executive Order (the “Executive Order”) (discussed further here), many companies are in the process of revisiting their...more
On January 21, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity” (the “Order”), rescinding affirmative action under Executive Order 11246 and other...more
Important False Claims Act cases are slated to be decided in 2025, impacting clients across industries that contract with the government—from healthcare to defense. Additionally, the second Trump Administration released an...more
Whistleblowing has become an increasingly critical aspect of corporate governance and compliance, especially for multinational companies operating across diverse legal and regulatory landscapes. We see increased efforts by...more