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Rise in Reverse FCA Cases Amidst ‘America First’ Trade Policies

Client Alert | 1 min read | 04.25.19

On March 27, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice intervened in United States ex rel Vale v. Selective Marketplace Ltd., a False Claims Act (FCA) suit brought against a clothing importer for allegedly evading customs duties. The suit is the latest example in a growing number of FCA actions brought against importers for allegedly concealing obligations to pay duties to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The rise in qui tam suits based on avoidance of duties, combined with the administration’s protectionist policies, means that importers could face increased FCA risks for years to come. In an Expert Analysis article published in Law360, C&M attorneys analyze recent enforcement trends and discuss practical steps that importers can take to mitigate risks.

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Client Alert | 6 min read | 08.14.25

Changes in Sunscreen Regulation & Litigation are Heating Up: Updates from Congress to the Courts

In an effort to update and modernize the FDA’s regulation of sunscreen, Representative John Joyce (R-Ohio) and a group of bipartisan members of Congress introduced in June the Supporting Accessible, Flexible, and Effective Sunscreen (SAFE) Standards Act.  If enacted, the bill would establish a more flexible regulatory scheme at the FDA, decrease the cost in the approval process and expand the array of sunscreen available for purchase....