The Department of Justice (DOJ) just issued a new memorandum that may reshape how the government handles False Claims Act (FCA) cases involving federally funded benefits programs. Signed by Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate on May 27, 2026, the
For decades, settling with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) came with an unusual requirement: silence. Under Rule 202.5(e) of the SEC’s informal procedures, defendants who settled SEC enforcement actions were prohibited from publicly denying the agency’s allegations. On
On May 4, 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced three settlements involving alleged violations of the beneficial ownership reporting requirements under the federal securities laws. These cases are notable in the current SEC enforcement environment because they
Two recent regulatory notices spotlight often overlooked “brokering” obligations for international defense contractors. For companies involved in any aspect of the international defense trade, these notices serve as a useful reminder of companies’ obligations and the need for effective policies
The Third Circuit recently heard oral argument on the ongoing question regarding the constitutionality of the qui tam provision of the False Claims Act (FCA). The issue arose in United States ex rel. Penelow v. Janssen Products, LP, No. 25-1818
Mortgage lenders and other entities submitting claims for payment to the federal government should take note of recent case law from the Ninth Circuit emphasizing how private litigants continue to drive litigation under the False Claims Act (FCA), even when
In a recent blog post, Bradley discussed increased False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) aimed at curbing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in the private sector. Since then, the administration continues to ramp
Texas is again aggressively investigating and prosecuting dental and orthodontic fraud, particularly regarding Medicaid billing. In fact, in 2025 Attorney General Ken Paxton stated that the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is heavily targeting pediatric dental chains that use “paper-only”
2025 served as a watermark year for the False Claims Act (FCA) as recoveries reached their highest total ever – over $6.8 billion – confirming the continued use of the FCA as one of the government’s most impactful tools in
Former judge Margaret Ryan became the Director of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement in September 2025. But it was not until last week, in February 2026, that she made her first public speech as Director. Judge Ryan’s
