Mana Elihu Lombardo

Blogs: Government Contracts Legal Forum, International Trade Law

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Podcast – False Claims Act: Let’s Talk FCA Customs Fraud

By Jason M. Crawford, Frances P. Hadfield, Mana Elihu Lombardo & Allegra Flamm

August 14, 2019

Podcast – Let’s Talk FCA Customs Fraud In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford speak with Crowell & Moring attorneys Frances Hadfield and Allegra Flamm about the steady rise in the number of False Claims Act investigations and lawsuits alleging that U.S. importers have concealed obligations to pay duties to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. “Let’s Talk FCA” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act. Link …

Government Contracts Legal Forum

OOPS 2019 Preview: Digital Transformation in Government Contracts – Emerging Technologies Impacting the Contracting Landscape.

By Mana Elihu Lombardo

May 6, 2019

The Digital Revolution is here. Contractors are reinventing their products, customer experiences, and business models — and transforming the public sector marketplace as a result. Meanwhile, government agencies are increasingly using emerging technologies and developing plans to promote and incentivize their use. Join us on May 8, 2018, at 10:30 AM Eastern, as Crowell & Moring attorneys Gail Zirkelbach, John Gibson, and Mana Lombardo lead a discussion highlighting regulatory and contractual compliance considerations that are pivotal to…

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Let’s Talk FCA: False Claims Act Whistleblowers

By Trina Fairley Barlow, Christine B. Hawes, Jason M. Crawford & Mana Elihu Lombardo

December 13, 2018

In this episode, hosts Jason Crawford and Mana Lombardo speak with Trina Fairley Barlow, a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment and Government Contracts groups, and Christine Hawes, counsel in the Labor & Employment Group, to discuss the False Claims Act’s retaliation provision and considerations for investigating FCA allegations brought by whistleblowers. “Let’s Talk FCA” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act. Listen: Crowell.com | PodBean |…

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Let’s Talk FCA: The Brand Memo and FCA Enforcement

By William Chang, Mana Elihu Lombardo & M. Yuan Zhou

November 21, 2018

In this episode, host Mana Lombardo speaks with Will Chang, partner in the firm’s Health Care and White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement groups and a former trial attorney at the DOJ Criminal Division, Fraud Section; and Yuan Zhou, an associate in the firm’s Government Contracts Group, to discuss the recent impact of the Brand Memo on FCA enforcement. “Let’s Talk FCA” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.…

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Let’s Talk FCA: Forensic Investigations

By Mana Elihu Lombardo & Jason M. Crawford

November 8, 2018

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with Caroline Lee, Certified Fraud Examiner and Senior Manager with Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, about the role that forensic investigators play in FCA cases. “Let’s Talk FCA” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act. Listen: Crowell.com | PodBean | SoundCloud | iTunes …

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Let’s Talk FCA: Looking Ahead to the Supreme Court Term

By Jason M. Crawford, Mana Elihu Lombardo & Sarah Hill

October 11, 2018

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with Sarah Hill, an associate in the firm’s Government Contracts Group, about False Claims Act cert petitions pending at the Supreme Court. “Let’s Talk FCA” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act. Listen: Crowell.com | PodBean | SoundCloud | iTunes …

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Let’s Talk FCA: Parallel Criminal and Civil False Claims Act Proceedings

By Rebecca Ricigliano, Stephen M. Byers, Mana Elihu Lombardo & Jason M. Crawford

September 14, 2018

In this episode, hosts Jason Crawford and Mana Lombardo talk with Rebecca Ricigliano and Steve Byers, both partners in the firm’s White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement Group, about key considerations for navigating parallel criminal and civil False Claims Act proceedings. “Let’s Talk FCA” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act. Listen: Crowell.com | PodBean | SoundCloud | iTunes …

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Ninth Circuit’s Rose Decision Could be a Thorn in the Side of Relators (At Least for Now)

By William Chang, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Jason M. Crawford, Mana Elihu Lombardo & Sarah Hill

August 30, 2018

In Universal Health Services, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar, 136 S.Ct. 1989 (2016) (discussion by C&M attorneys here), the Supreme Court held that an implied false certification can be a basis for False Claims Act (FCA) liability, “at least where two conditions are satisfied:” (1) the claim makes specific representations about the goods or services provided and (2) the defendant’s failure to disclose noncompliance with material statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirements makes…

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Let’s Talk FCA: False Claims Act Investigations

By Jason M. Crawford, Mana Elihu Lombardo & Gail D. Zirkelbach

August 9, 2018

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford talk with Gail Zirkelbach, partner in the firm’s Government Contracts Group and vice-chair of the Investigations practice, about practical tips for managing internal False Claims Act Investigations. “Let’s Talk FCA” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act. Listen: Crowell.com | PodBean | SoundCloud | iTunes …

Government Contracts Legal Forum

Let’s Talk FCA: Recently Announced FCA Reforms

By Jason M. Crawford, Mana Elihu Lombardo, Laura Cordova & William Chang

July 31, 2018

In this episode, hosts Mana Lombardo and Jason Crawford are joined by Will Chang and Laura Cordova, both partners in the firm’s Health Care and White Collar & Regulatory Enforcement groups, to discuss recently announced reforms to False Claims Act enforcement. “Let’s Talk FCA” is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act. Listen: Crowell.com | PodBean | SoundCloud | iTunes …

Mana Elihu Lombardo

Podcast – False Claims Act: Let’s Talk FCA Customs Fraud

OOPS 2019 Preview: Digital Transformation in Government Contracts – Emerging Technologies Impacting the Contracting Landscape.

Let’s Talk FCA: False Claims Act Whistleblowers

Let’s Talk FCA: The Brand Memo and FCA Enforcement

Let’s Talk FCA: Forensic Investigations

Let’s Talk FCA: Looking Ahead to the Supreme Court Term

Let’s Talk FCA: Parallel Criminal and Civil False Claims Act Proceedings

Ninth Circuit’s Rose Decision Could be a Thorn in the Side of Relators (At Least for Now)

Let’s Talk FCA: False Claims Act Investigations

Let’s Talk FCA: Recently Announced FCA Reforms

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