Government Program Fraud, False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation
Investigations and litigation involving alleged fraud against the government pose a significant and growing threat to organizations and individuals across all industries that engage directly or indirectly in business with federal, state, and/or local governments. The government makes aggressive use of its extensive criminal and civil investigatory powers to root out alleged fraud and abuse implicating government funds, including one of its most powerful civil enforcement tools—the federal False Claims Act (FCA)—and similar state false claims statutes.
Areas of Focus
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Federal Jury Finds No Liability for SuperValu in FCA Case Remanded for Trial by SCOTUS
April 2, 2025
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Fourth Circuit Allows Immediate Enforcement of DEI Executive Orders: Implications for Federal Contractors and Grant Recipients
March 20, 2025
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First Circuit Joins Circuit Split in Favor of “But For” Causation Required To Show Falsity in AKS-Based False Claims Act Cases
March 13, 2025
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Understanding and Addressing Increased FCA Exposure Risks Resulting from DEI-Focused Executive Order
January 31, 2025
In the Media
Tom Melsheimer Featured in a Texas Lawbook Article Discussing Potential White Collar Litigation Trends Under Trump Administration
January 23, 2025
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U.S. Appeal in Zafirov May Lead to Circuit Split and SCOTUS Review of Constitutionality of FCA’s Qui Tam Provisions
October 30, 2024
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DOJ Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative Continues to Impact Government Contractors – The Latest False Claims Act Settlement
October 24, 2024
Speaking Engagement
American Health Law Association Annual Meeting
June 24, 2024
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E.D. Virginia Endorses Broad Interpretation of Anti-Kickback Statute
April 17, 2024
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2023 DOJ FCA Enforcement: Expectations for Future
April 8, 2024
In the Media
Suzanne Jaffe Bloom Discusses Record Number of False Claims Act Matters with Bloomberg Law
February 23, 2024
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New DOJ Safe-Harbor Policy Incentivizes M&A Due Diligence on Government Contractors
November 1, 2023