To prove a False Claim under the False Claims Act (FCA), the government or relator must establish three elements:
- Falsity;
- Knowledge; and
- Materiality.
In this blog post, we will explore
Continue Reading FCA 101: FalsityThe Future of DOD Cybersecurity Is Here – The CMMC 2.0 Proposed Rule
On August 15, 2024, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced the much-anticipated Proposed Rule that would amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to include Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
Continue Reading The Future of DOD Cybersecurity Is Here – The CMMC 2.0 Proposed RuleSupreme Court Rejects “Objectively Reasonable” Defense to False Claims Act
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in United States ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu, Inc. clarified that the claimant’s knowledge and subjective beliefs, and not what an objectively reasonable person may
Continue Reading Supreme Court Rejects “Objectively Reasonable” Defense to False Claims ActSmall Business Compliance Due Diligence Leads to Reduced FCA Penalty
Earlier this month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $5.2 million civil settlement agreement to resolve small business set-aside fraud allegations against an aerospace contractor.
While the $5+ million
Continue Reading Small Business Compliance Due Diligence Leads to Reduced FCA PenaltyReminder: Fox Rothschild VIRTUAL Federal Contracts Symposium Starts Monday
A quick reminder that Fox Rothschild (Virtual) Federal Contract Symposium starts this Monday (October 5).
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After careful consideration, we elected hold the
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Upcoming Webinar: Federal Relief for COVID-19 – Protecting Against the Increased Risk of False Claims
Please join my colleagues Reggie Jones and Diana McGraw tomorrow for an upcoming webinar covering the CARES Act, the Paycheck Protection Program, and the heightened risk of Federal enforcement:
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Join Us for the Fox Rothschild Federal Contracts Symposium
Please join us for Fox Rothschild’s Federal Government Contracts Symposium on March 30-31, 2020 at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Space is limited, so please use this link to
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SBA Adjusts Size Standards Based on Inflation
For the first time since 2014, the Small Business Administration (SBA) adjusted size standards for small businesses to keep pace with inflation. Initially posted by the SBA for public
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Accept No Imitations: Contractor Cannot Recover for Claim Based on Brand Name Products
When a contractor delivers goods to the government that do not conform to the precise requirements of the contract, the results are usually . . . not good. When
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Three Circuit Split on Interpretation of the False Claim Act’s Statute of Limitations to be Decided by Supreme Court
The False Claims Act (FCA) was enacted in 1863 to stop the massive fraud perpetrated by large contractors during the Civil War. The FCA has gone through many iterations since
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