Mana Elihu Lombardo is a partner in Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Group in Los Angeles. She concentrates her practice on government contracts litigation and counseling. Mana serves on the Steering Committee for the firm’s False Claims Act working group, and has extensive experience defending companies under the False Claims Act (FCA). She conducts internal investigations and counsels on public sector contract compliance and procurement fraud. She also counsels clients on CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program loans to analyze eligibility and assess and prepare for risks of audits and enforcement actions.
Mana litigates a variety of procurement fraud matters against the Department of Justice, local public entities, and "qui tam" whistleblowers under the Federal and California State False Claims Acts. She represents a range of industries, including aerospace, defense, information technology services, healthcare, education and national laboratories, environmental consulting, construction, security services, energy, data reporting and analytics, and accounting and budget services. She also co-hosts the firm’s False Claims Act Podcast: Let’s Talk FCA.
Mana’s government contracts practice includes a range of counseling, litigation, and transactional capabilities, including due diligence in the transactional context, negotiations and disputes between prime and subcontractors, government audits and investigations, procurement integrity, cost allowability, organizational conflicts of interest, mandatory disclosure, compliance review, and counseling on other ethics and compliance issues under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
In addition, Mana handles a range of civil litigation matters, including contract disputes, business torts, labor and employment issues, and class action defense. Mana has successfully defended clients at trial and has appeared and argued before federal and state trial and appellate courts. She has extensive experience developing and implementing litigation strategy as well as managing the process of large litigation matters. She works closely with clients to guide them through mediation and settlement proceedings.
Representative Matters:
- Obtained trial verdict for a major federal contractor in the aerospace industry against a whistleblower complaint alleging over one billion dollars in damages for false testing, fraudulent underbidding, and employment retaliation under the False Claims Act.
- Seconded as Associate General Counsel to Fortune 100 Aerospace company in division managing prime government and defense contracts.
- Obtained summary judgment verdict dismissing with prejudice qui tam action alleging fraudulent review of Veteran’s medical records (C.D. Cal, aff’d at Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals).
- Represented local contractor that faced over $2.5 million in fraudulent billing allegations based on government audit alleging labor mischarging and illegal kickbacks. Obtained a favorable settlement which dismissed all claims against the contractor, converted the government's termination for default into a termination for convenience, and compensated the contractor for monies owed by the government at the time of termination.
- Managed internal investigation for major government contractor involving allegations of false testing under the FCA. Representation successfully resulted in the Department of Justice declining to intervene in the case and relator dismissing the action.
- Represented IT services provider in transaction for the sale of its State and Local Health and Human Services business division.
- Represented IT services provider in transaction to spin off its public sector contracts division.
- Successfully obtained a summary judgment verdict for a defense industry client in a multi-million dollar interference with contract action involving procurement of military vehicle components for a foreign government.
- Represented federal government contractor in audit negotiations with DCAA and DCMA, resulting in elimination and reduction of questioned costs.
- Represented federal government subcontractor in contract dispute involving sale of submarines to United States Armed Forces.
As part of the firm's pro bono work, Mana participates at a Legal Aid clinic where she counsels low-income families on various landlord/tenant issues. Through this work, Mana has obtained numerous dismissals through settlements and trial verdict for tenants facing eviction in unlawful detainer actions.
Mana graduated from the UCLA School of Law, where she was an editor of the UCLA Law Review. Mana earned her undergraduate degree, with honors, in political economy from the University of California at Berkeley. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and received both the Alumni Leadership Scholarship and the Robert Byrd Scholarship for four consecutive years.
In 2015-2019, Mana was recognized as a "Southern California Super Lawyer - Rising Star" in Government Contracts.
Affiliations
Admitted to practice: California, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Professional Activities
State Bar of California
Los Angeles County Bar Association
Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
Highlights, News & Knowledge
Speeches & Presentations
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"The Anticipated SBA PPP Information Collection Efforts; What the SBA is Proposing for Borrowers and Implications of the Response," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(November 19, 2020).
Presenters: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, Olivia Lynch, and Jared Engelking.
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"Digital Transformation and Government Contracts – Hold on to Your Hats," OOPS 20/20 - Setting Your Sights
(October 19, 2020).
Presenters: Michelle Ann Gitlitz, Mana Elihu Lombardo, Evan D. Wolff, and Lyndsay A. Gorton.
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"State and Local Government: Contracting Risks and Opportunities," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics Webinar
(September 22, 2020).
Presenters: David J. Ginsberg, Mana Elihu Lombardo, and Lyndsay A. Gorton.
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"Post Pandemic Litigation Outlook," ANA Legal Webinar
(July 14, 2020).
Presenters: Thomas P. Gies, Mana Elihu Lombardo, Holly A. Melton, and Amanda Shafer Berman.
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"Paycheck Protection Program: SBA Issues Long Awaited Guidance on Loan Forgiveness and Review Procedures," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(May 28, 2020).
Presenters: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Stephanie Marcantonio, and Paul J. Pollock.
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"COVID-19 Enforcement: Players, Risks, and Preparation Strategies," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(May 8, 2020).
Presenters: James G. Flood, Thomas A. Hanusik, Mana E. Lombardo, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, and David Robbins.
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"Paycheck Protection Program: Key Developments and Preparing for Inevitable Audits and Enforcement Actions," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(May 1, 2020).
Presentation: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, and Olivia Lynch.
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"COVID-19 Health Care Funding, Regulatory Waivers, and the False Claims Act: Protecting Your Business Today from Agency Enforcement and Whistle Blower Actions Tomorrow," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(April 30, 2020).
Presenters: Jacinta Alves, Mana Elihu Lombardo, Brian McGovern, Brian Tully McLaughlin, and David W. O'Brien
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"Emerging False Claims Act Risks for 2020 and Beyond," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(January 15, 2020).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"TINA and Defective Pricing: Best Practices for Compliance and Litigation," Client Webinar
(October 30, 2019).
Presenters: Mana Elihu Lombardo and Skye Mathieson.
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"Costs and Pricing: No Contract is Really Final," Government Contracts "101" - Back to Basics, McLean, VA
(October 23, 2019).
Moderator: Mana Lombardo; Panelists: Nicole Owren-Wiest, Charles Baek, and Catherine Shames.
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"Compliance Training in Defective Pricing & TINA," Client Training Course, Connecticut
(May 22-23, 2019).
Speakers: David Z. Bodenheimer & Mana Lombardo.
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"Emerging Technologies & Digital Transformation: Making it Work for You as a Government Contractor," Crowell & Moring's Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) 2019, Washington, DC
(May 8, 2019).
Moderator: Mana Elihu Lombardo; Speakers: Gail D. Zirkelbach and John S. Gibson.
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"3D Printing in Government Contracts: What Contractors Need to Know Before Adopting This Innovation," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(November 8, 2018).
Speakers: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Mana Elihu Lombardo, and Michael G. Gruden.
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"The False Claims Act: Qui Tam Whistleblower Litigation and Investigations," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(October 17, 2018).
Speakers: Stephen M. Byers, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Christine B. Hawes, and Mana Elihu Lombardo.
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"False Claims Act: Investigations, Enforcement, and Litigation Trends," OOPS 2018, Crowell & Moring's 34th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 17, 2018).
Presenters: Brian Tully McLaughlin, Jason M. Crawford, Mana Elihu Lombardo, and Nkechi Kanu.
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"False Claims Act: What Every Contractor Needs to Know This Year," OOPS 2017, Crowell & Moring's 33rd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 4, 2017).
Presenters: Brian Tully McLaughlin, Laura M. Kidd Cordova, Mark R. Troy, Mana Elihu Lombardo, Jason M. Crawford, and Megan A. Maitia.
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"False Claims Act Trends and Emerging Issues," OOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring's 32nd Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 25-26, 2016).
Moderator: Robert T. Rhoad; Presenters: Brian Tully McLaughlin, Mana Elihu Lombardo, Judy Choi and Agustin Orozco.
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"'Oh, and Do This, Too' – Executive Actions Impose Ever-Expanding Labor-Related Burdens on Contractors," WOOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring's 32nd Annual West Coast Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Marina del Rey, CA
(May 18, 2016).
Moderator: Daniel R. Forman; Panelists: Mana Elihu Lombardo and Agustin D. Orozco.
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"False Claims Act Trends and Emerging Issues," WOOPS 2016, Crowell & Moring's 32nd Annual West Coast Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Marina del Rey, CA
(May 18, 2016).
Moderator: Mark R. Troy; Panelists: Mana Elihu Lombardo and Megan A. Maitia.
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"False Claims Act: Does the Road (To Liability) Go On Forever?" WOOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring's West Coast Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Marina del Rey, CA
(May 14, 2015).
Moderator: Mark R. Troy; Panelists: Brian Tully McLaughlin and Mana Elihu Lombardo.
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"False Claims Act: Does the Road (To Liability) Go On Forever?" OOPS 2015, Crowell & Moring's 31st Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 5-6, 2015).
Moderator: Brian Tully McLaughlin; Panelists: Andy Liu, Mark R. Troy, and Mana Elihu Lombardo.
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"The False Claims Act: Recent Lessons in the Courts and a Look Ahead as Cases and Recoveries Continue to Rise," West Coast Ounce of Prevention Seminar (WOOPS), Manhattan Beach, CA
(August 8, 2014).
Moderator: Gail D. Zirkelbach; Presenters: Mark Troy, Mana Elihu Lombardo, and Brian Tully McLaughlin.
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"The Rearview Mirror: Lessons Learned From This Year's Trial Victories," Crowell & Moring Seminar/Webinar
(April 22, 2014).
Presenters: Robert T. Rhoad, Gregory D. Call, Kevin C. Mayer, Linda B. Popejoy, Keith J. Harrison, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Mana Elihu Lombardo, Nathaniel P. Bualat, and Jeffrey H. Rutherford.
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"False Claims Act Developments," OOPS 2013, Crowell & Moring's 29th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar, Washington, D.C.
(May 15-16, 2013).
Moderator: Robert T. Rhoad; Presenter: Andy Liu, Mana Elihu Lombardo, and Brian Tully McLaughlin.
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"Ethical Compliance Issues in Government Contracting," Presentation to the National Contract Management Association, San Fernando Valley Chapter
(March 1, 2013).
Presenters: Mana Elihu Lombardo and Megan A. Maitia.
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"Fundamentals of Government Contracting," ACC Deal or No Deal 3.0, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) San Francisco Bay Chapter
(November 1, 2012).
Presenters: Daniel R. Forman and Mana Elihu Lombardo.
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"Procurement Fraud & Mandatory Disclosure," Protecting Your Dollars: Procurements Under A Shrinking Federal Budget, 27th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) 101 Session, Crowell & Moring, Washington, D.C
(May 25-26, 2011).
Presenter: Mana Elihu Lombardo.
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"Fraud and Mandatory Disclosure," National Job Corps Association Conference
(October 4-5, 2011).
Presenters: Mana Elihu Lombardo and Brian Tully McLaughlin.
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"Contract Fraud: One Year After FERA," Caught in the Federal Procurement Fish Bowl, 26th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS), Crowell & Moring, Washington, D.C.
(May 26-27, 2010).
Presenters: Mark R. Troy, Robert T. Rhoad, Andy Liu, and Mana E. Lombardo.
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"Labor Law Developments for Government Contractors," National Contracts Management Association Annual Educational Seminar
(March 2009).
Presenter: Mana Elihu Lombardo.
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“What to Do When the Government Comes Knocking," National Contracts Management Association, San Fernando Valley Chapter
(October 2007).
Presenter: Mana Elihu Lombardo.
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“Office of Federal Contracts Compliance Programs, Affirmative Action, and Recruiting Updates,” Human Resources Conference
(March 2006).
Presenter: Mana Elihu Lombardo.
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“Updates on Wage & Hour Issues,” & “An Employer’s Guide To The Americans With Disabilities Act,” Human Resources Conference
(March 2006).
Presenter: Mana Elihu Lombardo.
Publications
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"INSIGHT: Liability Risks For Companies Pivoting To Covid-19 Supplies," Bloomberg Law
(June 17, 2020).
Authors: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Mana Elihu Lombardo, and Gabrielle Trujillo.
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"Ninth Circuit's Rose Decision Could Be A Thorn In The Side Of Relators (At Least For Now)" Government Contracting Law Report
(November, 2018).
Authors: William S.W. Chang, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Jason M. Crawford, Mana Elihu Lombardo, and Sarah A. Hill.
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"Are Government And Health Care Contracts The Exception That Swallows The Brand Memo's Rule On FCA Enforcement?" Westlaw Journal Government Contract
(October 29, 2018).
Authors: Laura M. Kidd Cordova, William S.W. Chang, Mana E. Lombardo, and M. Yuan Zhou.
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"Department Of Justice Leadership Previews Reforms To False Claims Act Enforcement: Significant Incentives For Cooperative And Strong Compliance," Government Contracting Law Report
(October 2018).
Authors: William S.W. Chang, Laura M. Kidd Cordova, Jason M. Crawford, Mana Elihu Lombardo, and M.Yuan Zhou.
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"Feature Comment: Substantial Increase in False Claims Act Penalties Impacts The Landscape Of Litigation," The Government Contractor, Vol. 58, No. 28
(July 27, 2016).
Authors: Mana Elihu Lombardo and Brian Tully McLaughlin.
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"False Claims Act Developments at Crowell & Moring's 29th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(April 23, 2013).
Author: Mana Elihu Lombardo.
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"Government Contracting: Terms, Risks & Sanctions," San Fernando Valley Bar Association's Valley Lawyer
(April 2012).
Co-Authors: Mark R. Troy, Mana E. Lombardo, and J. Catherine Kunz.
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"Supreme Court Holds FOIA Response Falls Within FCA Public Disclosure Bar," BNA Federal Contracts Report
(September 13, 2011).
Co-Authors: Mark R. Troy and Mana E. Lombardo.
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"C&M Publishes Article in BNA Federal Contracts Report on Recent Supreme Court Holding that FOIA Response Falls Within FCA Public Disclosure Bar," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(September 5, 2011).
Author: Mana Elihu Lombardo.
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"Supreme Court Holds FOIA Response Falls Within FCA Public Disclosure Bar," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(May 23, 2011).
Author: Mana Elihu Lombardo.
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"Small Business Administration – Recent Changes to 8(a) Program," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(April 4, 2011).
Author: Mana Elihu Lombardo.
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"A Half Truth is Still a Whole Lie That Risks Triple Damages: The Government's Crackdown on Factual Misstatements in Proposals for Contracts and Grants," Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum
(October 8, 2010).
Co-Authors: Mana Elihu Lombardo and Jonathan Cone.
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"A Half Truth is Still a Whole Lie That Risks Triple Damages: The Government's Crackdown on A Half Truth is Still a Whole Lie That Risks Triple Damages: The Government's Crackdown on Factual Misstatements in Proposals for Contracts and Grants," BNA Federal Contracts Report
(October 2010).
Co-Authors: Mana Elihu Lombardo and Jonathan Cone.
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"Contractors and the FOIA: Proactive Protection of Proprietary Data is a Must," Andrew's Litigation Reporter - Government Contracts
(August 24, 2009).
Author: Mana Elihu Lombardo.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"The Spigot is Open: DOJ Reports First Civil Settlement for Paycheck Protection Program Fraud,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 21, 2021).
Contacts: Brian Tully McLaughlin, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Mana Elihu Lombardo, Jared Engelking
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"SBA OIG Management Alert Raises Serious Concerns Over Paycheck Protection Program Loan Recipients on the Department of Treasury’s Do Not Pay List,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 13, 2021).
Contacts: Carlton Greene, Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Jared Engelking
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"SBA Issues Application Forms for New and "Second-Draw" PPP Loans,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 11, 2021).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, Michael E. Samuels
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"SBA Begins Rolling Out Guidance for New PPP and PPP Second Draw Loans,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(January 7, 2021).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, Michael E. Samuels
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"Let’s Talk FCA: DOJ False Claims Act Investigations (Part 2) (December 2020),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(December 9, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Michael Shaheen
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"The Anticipated SBA Evaluation of PPP Borrower’s Economic Necessity Certification,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(November 13, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"Let's Talk FCA: DOJ False Claims Act Investigations (Part 1) (October 2020),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(October 12, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Michael Shaheen
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"PPP Borrowers May Require SBA Consent or Escrowing of PPP Loan Balance in Connection with "Change of Ownership" Transactions,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 8, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"Let's Talk FCA: The Paycheck Protection Program and False Claims Act Risk (August 2020),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(August 19, 2020).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"SBA Issues PPP Loan Forgiveness FAQ, Providing Further Guidance,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 13, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"Funds Today, Investigation Tomorrow: SBA OIG Warns of Serious Concerns of Rampant Fraud with COVID-19 Relief Funds and Calls for Immediate Action,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 4, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Preston L. Pugh, Lyndsay A. Gorton
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"The SBA Discloses Recipient Identity and Other Information for PPP Loans of $150,000 and Above,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(July 7, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"Let's Talk FCA: The CARES Act Provider Relief Fund and False Claims Act Risk (June 2020),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(June 30, 2020).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"SBA and Treasury Release New Forgiveness Applications and Revise Interim Final Rules to Conform to New PPP Flexibility Act Requirements,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 19, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"New Interim Final Rule Clarifies Key Changes in Paycheck Protection Program,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 12, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Highlights COVID-19 Enforcement Trends and Priorities,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 12, 2020).
Contacts: Peter Eyre, Mana Elihu Lombardo, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Paul M. Rosen, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Rina M. Gashaw
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"President Signs New Paycheck Protection Program Changes into Law Offering Greater Flexibility,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 5, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Marcantonio, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock, W. Scott Douglas
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"HHS' Distribution of Provider Relief Funding to Skilled Nursing Facilities Along with New Terms and Conditions Raises Compliance Considerations for Providers,"
Health Care Alert
(May 29, 2020).
Contacts: John T. Brennan Jr., Mana Elihu Lombardo, Brian McGovern, Brian Tully McLaughlin, David W. O'Brien, Matthew Vicinanzo
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"DOJ Charges Individual for Using COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program for Personal Expenses,"
White Collar Alert
(May 27, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Paul M. Rosen, Gabrielle Trujillo
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"The SBA Changes the PPP Eligibility Ground Rules – Providing New Calculation of Employee Count for Affiliates With Questions Remaining on Applicable Headcount for Applicants,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 19, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"SBA Releases Complex PPP Loan Forgiveness Application, Creating Further Need for Guidance,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 18, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"The SBA Extends the Safe Harbor Deadline for Return of PPP Loans to May 18, 2020,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 14, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"The SBA’s PPP Safe Harbor Deadline—of Tomorrow—Remains Firm With Added Protection on Smaller Loan Amounts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 13, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"Continuing Uncertainty Around Loan Forgiveness in the Paycheck Protection Program,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 12, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, S. Starling Marshall, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"COVID-19 Enforcement Actions Surrounding Stimulus Funds,"
White Collar Alert
(May 7, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Paul M. Rosen, Daniel L. Zelenko, Laura Schwartz
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"SBA Extends "Safe Harbor" for Return of PPP Loans, Promises Further Guidance on the Economic Need Certification, and Creates Further Confusion Related to Its 500 Employee Standard,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 6, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"SBA Caps the Aggregate Amount of PPP Loans Each Corporate Family Can Receive,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(May 1, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"Let's Talk FCA: Top Health Care-Related Developments of 2019 (April 2020),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(April 24, 2020).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Government Adds FAQ Demanding Repayment of Paycheck Protection Program Loans from Companies with "Adequate Sources of Liquidity","
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 23, 2020).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Amy Laderberg O'Sullivan, Paul J. Pollock
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"Let’s Talk FCA: Top False Claims Act Developments of 2019 (February 2020),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(February 10, 2020).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let's Talk FCA: Resolving False Claims Act Disputes (January 2020),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(January 16, 2020).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"OIG Audit Report Recognizes Significant Strides in DOD’s Use and Investment in Additive Manufacturing for Sustainment Parts,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 28, 2019).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Gabrielle Trujillo
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"DOE Invests Again in AI,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 16, 2019).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Gail D. Zirkelbach, Gabrielle Trujillo
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"Let's Talk FCA: Cybersecurity Risks (October 2019),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(October 15, 2019).
Contacts: Kate M. Growley, CIPP/G, CIPP/US, Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let's Talk FCA: Small Business Subcontracting (September 2019),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(September 26, 2019).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Olivia Lynch, Gabrielle Trujillo
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"Let's Talk FCA: Customs Fraud (August 2019),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(August 13, 2019).
Contacts: Frances P. Hadfield, Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let's Talk FCA: Inspectors General and the False Claims Act (July 2019),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(July 10, 2019).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let's Talk FCA: The Lasting Impact of the FERA Amendments (May 2019),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(May 20, 2019).
Contacts: Brian C. Elmer, Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let's Talk FCA: Defective Pricing (April 2019),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(April 18, 2019).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let's Talk FCA: Supreme Court to Decide Whether Relators Can Invoke Tolling Provision (March 2019),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(March 21, 2019).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let’s Talk FCA: Civil Investigative Demands (February 2019),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(February 15, 2019).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Nkechi Kanu
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"DOJ Answers Key Questions About False Claims Act Reform Efforts,"
False Claims Bullet Points
(January 30, 2019).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, M. Yuan Zhou
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"Let's Talk FCA: Perspectives from Relator’s Counsel (January 2019),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(January 22, 2019).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let’s Talk FCA: False Claims Act Whistleblowers (December 2018),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(December 13, 2018).
Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Christine B. Hawes, Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let’s Talk FCA: The Brand Memo and FCA Enforcement (November 2018),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(November 21, 2018).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, M. Yuan Zhou
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"Let's Talk FCA: Forensic Investigations (November 2018),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(November 8, 2018).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let's Talk FCA: Looking Ahead to the Supreme Court Term (October 2018),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(October 11, 2018).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let's Talk FCA: Parallel Criminal and Civil False Claims Act Proceedings (September 2018),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(September 13, 2018).
Contacts: Rebecca Monck Ricigliano, Stephen M. Byers, Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Ninth Circuit’s Rose Decision Could be a Thorn in the Side of Relators (At Least for Now),"
False Claims Bullet Points
(August 29, 2018).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Brian Tully McLaughlin, Gail D. Zirkelbach
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"Let's Talk FCA: False Claims Act Investigations (August 2018),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(August 9, 2018).
Contacts: Gail D. Zirkelbach, Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let's Talk FCA: Recently Announced Reforms to False Claims Act Enforcement (July 2018),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(July 31, 2018).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let's Talk FCA: False Claims Act Trials (July 2018),"
Podcast: Let's Talk FCA
(July 12, 2018).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Brian Tully McLaughlin
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"Amid Repeated Calls from Leadership, DOJ Exercises Its “Virtually Unfettered Discretion” to Dismiss “Weak” Qui Tam Action,"
False Claims Bullet Points
(July 3, 2018).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Matthew Vicinanzo
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"Department of Justice Leadership Previews Reforms to False Claims Act Enforcement: Significant Incentives for Cooperation and Strong Compliance,"
False Claims Bullet Points
(June 22, 2018).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, M. Yuan Zhou
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"Let's Talk FCA: The Escobar Decision, Two Years Later (June 2018),"
False Claims Bullet Points
(June 14, 2018).
Contacts: Mana Elihu Lombardo, Mark R. Troy
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"Let's Talk FCA: Health Care Fraud (June 2018),"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(June 5, 2018).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Let's Talk FCA: The Inaugural Podcast (April 2018),"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(April 12, 2018).
Contact: Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"How the Substantial Increase in False Claims Act Penalties Affects the Litigation Landscape,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(August 1, 2016).
Contacts: Brian Tully McLaughlin, Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Victory for Lockheed Martin in Qui Tam Jury Trial -- Led by Crowell & Moring Team,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 31, 2014).
Contacts: Mark R. Troy, Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Relator's Detailed Allegations Cannot Overcome Public Disclosure Bar,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(March 4, 2013).
Contacts: Mark R. Troy, Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"California FCA Strengthened to Parallel the Federal Act,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(October 23, 2012).
Contacts: Mark R. Troy, Mana Elihu Lombardo
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"Supreme Court Holds FOIA Response Falls Within FCA Public Disclosure Bar,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(September 13, 2011).
Contacts: Mark R. Troy, Mana Elihu Lombardo
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