Under the False Claims Act (FCA), private individuals—i.e. qui tam relators—file suit on behalf of the government against individuals or organizations, seeking to redress alleged frauds on the government. See 31 U.S.C. § 3730(b). The FCA’s qui tam provisions have
FCA Now
FCA Now, published by Dorsey & Whitney LLP, focuses on legal developments and analysis related to the False Claims Act (FCA). The blog covers topics such as qui tam litigation, constitutional challenges to FCA provisions, procedural elements of FCA claims, and significant court decisions impacting FCA enforcement and settlements. It provides updates on appellate court arguments, trial outcomes, and the practical implications of FCA case law for relators, defendants, and legal practitioners. The content is aimed at those interested in government fraud enforcement, whistleblower actions, and the evolving landscape of FCA jurisprudence.
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FCA Basics: Elements of a Claim
This is the second post in the Dorsey FCANow Blog’s FCA Basics Series covering the fundamentals of the False Claims Act (“FCA”), outlining FCA procedure, and highlighting key facets of FCA practice. Today’s post introduces the elements of an FCA…
Judge Rejects FCA Settlement Deal: No Rubber Stamping and Bromides Won’t Do
By Chris DeLong
A recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to reject a proposed $57 million settlement in a False Claims Act (FCA) litigation highlights the unique challenges and complexities that surround the resolution of FCA…
SuperValu: Relators’ SCOTUS Victory Turns Pyrrhic After Jury’s Defense Verdict and Denial of Post-Trial Motions
Last week, after fourteen years of litigation, United States ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu, Inc. arrived at its likely end after the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois rejected relators’ bid for a new trial after a…
FCA Basics Series: Introduction to the False Claims Act
Dorsey’s FCANow Blog is kicking off a new series—FCA Basics. Over the coming months, the FCANow Blog will feature posts covering the fundamentals of the False Claims Act (“FCA”), outlining FCA procedure, and highlighting key facets of FCA practice. This…
The Trump Administration’s Sweeping New Tariffs Heighten False Claims Act Risks for U.S. Importers
As the business community adjusts to the reality of the Trump Administration’s sweeping new tariff regime, importers and other organizations that rely on imports should be mindful that with the expansion and sharp increases to import tariffs come increased risks…
DOJ Intends to “Aggressively” Enforce the False Claims Act During Second Trump Administration
Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael Granston laid out the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) priorities over the next four years at the Federal Bar Association’s annual qui tam conference in Washington, D.C. last week. In his keynote address, Granston dispelled any…
DOJ: Whistleblowers Filed Highest Number of FCA Cases Ever and Settlements and Judgments Exceeded $2.9 Billion in FY 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently released the fiscal year (FY) 2024 (October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024) statistics on qui tam and non-qui tam actions under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, et seq. (FCA). …
False Claims Act Settlements and Judgments Near $3 Billion in 2023
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced recently that settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729, et seq. (FCA) totaled approximately $2.7 billion in FY 2023 (October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023). DOJ and…