Topic

Implied False Certification

61 published works

Organizational Integrity Group Blog June 23, 2015
Seventh Circuit Rejects FCA Implied False Certification Theory
By Emily Theriault, Sheppard Mullin
On June 8, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit rejected the doctrine of implied false certification in a False Claims Act (“FCA”) lawsuit, U.S. ex rel.…
FCA Update March 12, 2015
The Fourth Circuit Denies Triple Canopy’s Petition for Rehearing En Banc
By Laura McLane
We have previously posted about the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit’s January 8 panel decision in U.S. ex rel. Badr v. Triple Canopy and its implications…
Organizational Integrity Group Blog February 25, 2015
The Fourth Circuit Strengthens the FCA’s Implied Certification Theory in <em>Triple Canopy</em>
By Sheppard Mullin
Under the “implied certification” theory of liability, a government contractor can violate the False Claims Act (“FCA”) by submitting a mere invoice for payment. The theory is that the invoice’s…
Government Contracts & Investigations Blog February 25, 2015
The Fourth Circuit Strengthens the FCA’s Implied Certification Theory in Triple Canopy
By Matthew Turetzky
Under the “implied certification” theory of liability, a government contractor can violate the False Claims Act (“FCA”) by submitting a mere invoice for payment. The theory is that the invoice’s…
Federal Construction Contracting Blog February 20, 2015
The 4th Circuit Expands Liability Under the False Claims Act
By Edward T. DeLisle
On January 8, 2015 the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit issued a decision in United States v. Triple Canopy, which broadened the reach of the False Claims…
FCA Update February 19, 2015
Skinner v. Armet Armored Vehicles, Inc.: One District Court’s Attempt to Apply Triple Canopy
By Laura McLane, McDermott Will & Emery
We recently posted about the Fourth Circuit’s decision in United States ex rel. Badr v. Triple Canopy, --- F.3d ----, 2015 WL 105374 (4th Cir. Jan. 8, 2015). In that…
FCA Update February 17, 2015
FCA Defendant Secures Post-Trial Directed Verdict in Implied False Certification Case
By Emre N. Ilter
In United States of America ex rel. Ortolano v. Amin Radiology, a Florida federal court recently vacated a jury’s verdict for a Relator, providing another example of the critical importance…
Government Contractor Compliance & Regulatory Update January 26, 2015
Fourth Circuit Potentially Expands Scope of FCA Liability
By Connie Bertram, Harris Mufson
On January 8, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, in United States ex rel. Badr v. Triple Canopy Inc., embraced a theory of implied certification under the False Claims Act (“FCA”),…
Proskauer Whistleblower Defense January 26, 2015
Fourth Circuit Potentially Expands Scope of FCA Liability
By Connie Bertram, Harris Mufson
On January 8, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, in United States ex rel. Badr v. Triple Canopy Inc., embraced a theory of implied certification under the False Claims Act (“FCA”),…
Inside Government Contracts January 17, 2015
Off the Mark?: Fourth Circuit Reverses FCA Dismissal Using Implied Certification Theory
By Covington Team
In its January 8 decision in United States v. Triple Canopy, Inc., the Fourth Circuit reiterated its acceptance of the implied certification theory of False Claims Act (“FCA”) liability. Under…