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The False Claims Act: Qui Tam Whistleblower Litigation and Investigations

Webinar | 10.17.18, 8:00 AM EDT - 9:00 AM EDT

With treble damages against defendants and qui tam relator shares of up to 30% of those damages, plus reasonable attorney fees in successful suits, the FCA provides strong incentives for whistleblowers to bring qui tam actions, making it no surprise that most FCA actions are initiated by relators. Whether DOJ intervenes or not, FCA qui tam actions pose a variety of unique issues and challenges. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the peculiarities of qui tam actions and offer practical insights and strategies for the investigation and litigation of these cases.


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Microplastics: Science, Regulation, and Legal Risk

Microplastics are plastic particles found across the environment—in water supplies, food sources, and human tissue—and have emerged as a frontline legal and regulatory issue. The science is developing quickly, and regulatory and litigation activity is following close behind, from EPA's inclusion of microplastics on its draft Sixth Contaminant Candidate List (CCL 6) as a priority contaminant group to growing state legislation and an expanding wave of private litigation. Companies across industries are facing increasing uncertainty and risk.