Qui Tam Cases

Filing a qui tam lawsuit under the False Claims Act (FCA) is a powerful way for private-sector insiders to expose corporate fraud against government programs, including Medicare, Medicaid and other government contracts, including defense contracts. However, the...

Bidding on government projects can lead to lucrative opportunities for construction firms. However, businesses must balance the desire to secure a project with reasonable bidding and full compliance with the law.  Occasionally, firms that have accepted government...

There are legal ways for people to receive compensation for reporting misuse of public funds. It’s helpful to know that these rewards are built into the law to encourage honesty and protect state resources. The following sections explain how these incentives work for...

Whistleblower litigation can force businesses into regulatory compliance and hold them accountable for misconduct. People may not understand the importance of whistleblower actions, especially qui tam lawsuits brought under the state or federal False Claims Act. In...

Procurement is a critical function for both government agencies and private organizations. It involves purchasing goods and services from third-party suppliers in fair, competitive and transparent ways.  However, the procurement process is vulnerable to fraud, which...

Whistleblowers sometimes need to risk their job stability to do the right thing. When professionals learn that their employers have engaged in fraudulent billing practices while fulfilling a government contract, they may feel compelled to report the issue. If it is...

State and federal governments usually award private businesses contracts to access specialized expertise and provide opportunities for small businesses. The government sets requirements that companies must meet to be awarded contracts. Unfortunately, some businesses...

Qui tam lawsuits generally only occur in highly unusual circumstances. These are lawsuits brought against businesses by employees. The employees serve as relators and initiate the lawsuit on behalf of the government. They have the authority to do so under the False...

Government employees have the unique ability to spot fraud that’s occurring against the federal government. Most people would think that the government would be happy if they reported fraud that’s happening, but that’s not always what happens.  Some government...