Suppose your company is facing a federal False Claims Act investigation. In that case, a sealed whistleblower (qui tam) lawsuit, or a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the U.S. Department of Justice, the pressure you are feeling is real — and justified. Federal FCA cases carry the power to cripple… Read more »
Federal prosecutors continue to aggressively target defense contractors, suppliers, and small businesses involved in government contracting. From bid-rigging to false certifications, the DOJ’s Procurement Collusion Strike Force, the FBI, and agency Inspectors General are scrutinizing every stage of the bidding and award process. A recent DOJ case involving the owner… Read more »
Healthcare fraud remains one of the most aggressively prosecuted federal offenses in the United States. Each year, the Department of Justice (DOJ), the FBI, HHS-OIG, and various federal task forces bring hundreds of cases involving allegations such as False Claims Act violations, Medicare fraud, billing fraud, kickback schemes, upcoding, improper… Read more »
Healthcare fraud case: A Florida-based healthcare marketer has been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating a multi-million dollar genetic testing fraud scheme — and the case has major implications for healthcare executives, telemedicine platforms, and diagnostic labs across the country. On September 19, 2025, the Department of Justice page announced… Read more »
For service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs), holding a federal contract is a privilege—but it comes with heavy scrutiny. What happens when your SDVOSB status is challenged not just in a bid protest, but during a False Claims Act investigation or even a criminal indictment for SDVOSB fraud? That’s not a… Read more »
A Turning Point in Federal Fraud Law The 2023 Supreme Court decision in United States ex rel. Schutte & Proctor v. SuperValu Inc. changed how courts assess fraud under the False Claims Act (FCA). This landmark case redefined the scienter element—what it means to act “knowingly”—in cases where businesses are accused… Read more »
When a healthcare provider, hospital executive, pharmaceutical company, or physician faces allegations under 18 U.S.C. § 1349, the situation demands serious legal intervention. Health care fraud conspiracy charges can devastate reputations, careers, and companies. As experienced healthcare fraud defense attorneys, we aim to explain what constitutes conspiracy to commit healthcare… Read more »
The Stakes of a Healthcare Fraud Investigation Not Going In Your Favor? The Information Below Can Avoid Jail Time and Hefty Fines. Facing a federal investigation or federal indictment for healthcare fraud can be your company’s most critical legal challenge. Whether you are a hospital, pharmaceutical firm, physician practice group,… Read more »
Being indicted for healthcare fraud is a stressful and overwhelming experience. Whether you’re a medical provider, healthcare business owner, or administrator, facing criminal charges can jeopardize your career, finances, and personal freedom. Knowing the right steps to take after a healthcare fraud indictment is critical to protecting your rights and… Read more »
Understanding how much the federal government can go after you for in False Claims Act penalties is essential when deciding your next steps in a civil or criminal case. The more you understand criminal penalties and civil FCA fines, the better you can work with your False Claims Act attorney… Read more »