How the Substantial Increase in False Claims Act Penalties Affects the Litigation Landscape
Client Alert | less than 1 min read | 08.01.16
On June 30, 2016, DOJ, pursuant to Congressional mandate, published an interim final rule nearly doubling the penalty range for violations under the civil False Claims Act. In a "Feature Comment” published in The Government Contractor, C&M attorneys analyze the new rule, the implications of dramatically increased penalty amounts on False Claims Act litigation, and the likely effect on federal government contractors.
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Client Alert | 10 min read | 05.06.25
Bipartisan Push for Patent Law Reform
In a bipartisan show of support for American inventors and technological leadership, Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Representatives Kevin Kiley (R-CA) and Scott Peters (D-CA) held a press conference on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, to highlight growing momentum behind the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (known as the PREVAIL Act) and the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (known as the PERA Act).
Client Alert | 1 min read | 05.05.25
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