The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced last Wednesday that settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act (FCA) exceeded $2.9 billion in fiscal year 2024—up approximately 5% from last year. DOJ’s announcement underscores its commitment to FCA enforcement, particularly in the healthcare industry and now with increased activity in the areas of pandemic relief programs, military procurement, and cybersecurity.
Click here to read the full Ropes & Gray client alert detailing the key takeaways from DOJ’s press release, along with our key insights as companies try to anticipate what lies ahead.