On September 23, 2026, Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, announced the creation of a new Fraud and Asset Recovery Division. The new Division will be […]
In a move with substantial implications for federal enforcement generally and the False Claims Act (“FCA”) in particular, the U.S. Department of Justice (“the Department”) on September 18, 2026 announced […]
On August 5, 2026, DOJ announced a $5.15 million settlement with a Taiwanese light-emitting diode (“LED”) manufacturer and its Texas-based subsidiary to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act (“FCA”), […]
Lawyers representing False Claims Act whistleblowers need to be mindful of a practical question before a qui tam complaint is filed: how far may counsel go in helping a client […]
On June 9, 2026, DOJ announced a settlement with Broadway Electric Inc. (“Broadway”); its subsidiary, Cornerstone Contracting Inc. (“Cornerstone”); and two of their individual executives, for $21.3 million to resolve […]
In a significant decision for healthcare providers, the Texas Supreme Court reversed a court of appeals decision that had revived claims against a laboratory testing company and reinstated summary judgment […]
The Texas Attorney General (“Texas AG”) recently announced a settlement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (“AstraZeneca”) for $33,998,000 to resolve allegations under the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act (“THFPA”) […]
The Administration has taken another significant step in its effort to increase pressure on state Medicaid Fraud Control Units (“MFCUs”). On July 2, 2026, the United States Attorney’s Office for […]
On June 18, 2026, DOJ announced a settlement with LOGZONE Inc., a defense contractor, to pay $507,144 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act through its failure […]
It is not business as usual at DOJ. In the latest announcement related to the Department’s efforts to fight alleged fraud, on May 27, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate […]