Kenneth G. Coffin, Author at False Claims Act Blog

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Entries by Kenneth G. Coffin

13 03 '26

Fifth Circuit Panel Produces Three Opinions Wrestling with Application of First to File Bar

March 13, 2026/in 5th Circuit, Defense Contractor, First-to-File Bar, Government Contracts/by Kenneth G. Coffin

On March 9, 2026, a divided panel of the Fifth Circuit revived a long-running qui tam suit against Lockheed Martin and reversed a district court’s dismissal of the relator’s complaint […]

25 02 '26

TX AG’s Office Continues Aggressive Enforcement Against Healthcare Entities Operating in Texas

February 25, 2026/in Enforcement, Health Care Providers, Medicare/Medicaid, State AG, State FCA Analog/by Kenneth G. Coffin

In just the last week, the Texas Attorney General’s Office (“TX AG’s Office”) filed three actions against healthcare providers and entities, continuing an increasingly robust and aggressive enforcement regime that […]

19 02 '26

DOJ Attorneys Underscore Heightened Focus on Trade Fraud During the Annual Qui Tam Conference

February 19, 2026/in Customs and Trade/by Kenneth G. Coffin

Speaking as part of a panel at the Federal Bar Association’s annual Qui Tam Conference today, a Senior Trial Counsel at the Department of Justice (DOJ), Christelle Klovers, emphasized the […]