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Firm News 18 results

Firm News | 2 min read | 11.09.23

Former DOJ Trial Attorney Michael Shaheen Returns to Crowell & Moring

Washington – November 9, 2023: Michael Shaheen, former trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice Commercial Litigation Branch’s Fraud Section, has rejoined Crowell & Moring. Shaheen returns as a partner in the firm’s Health Care Group where he will focus on False Claims Act cases and healthcare fraud and abuse. He will also work closely with members of the firm’s White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Group.
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Firm News | 10 min read | 06.01.23

Crowell Achieves Top National Rankings in Chambers USA 2023

Washington – June 1, 2023: Crowell & Moring earned 82 rankings for 68 lawyers across 48 categories, as well as 37 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2023 guide. The rankings are driven by independent interviews of clients and lawyers at peer firms.
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Client Alerts 159 results

Client Alert | 1 min read | 03.12.24

The Top FCA Developments of 2023

2023 brought many important False Claims Act developments for companies with business involving government funds.  While overall recoveries remained down compared to pre-2022 levels, the total number of settlements and judgments exceeded any prior year.  Those settlements and judgments also highlight areas of particular focus for the Government, including cybersecurity compliance, pandemic fraud, and small business fraud, among others.  Of particular note, 2023 saw the U.S. Supreme Court issue decisions concerning the Government’s authority to dismiss qui tam actions and the critical element of scienter/knowledge that will have wide-reaching impact.  The courts of appeals also issued significant decisions on damages, materiality, and more.  Crowell attorneys discuss these highlights and others in a "Feature Comment" published in The Government Contractor.
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Client Alert | 4 min read | 09.12.23

Civil Cyber-Fraud Settlement Highlights Potential for Cooperation Credit

A False Claims Act (FCA) settlement recently announced by the U.S. Department of Justice stands at the intersection of two evolving trends:  DOJ’s increasing focus on cybersecurity lapses by government contractors as part of its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative, and DOJ policies incentivizing corporations to voluntarily self-disclose violations of federal law.
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Client Alert | 1 min read | 08.15.23

No End in Sight: The Long Tail of COVID Relief Fraud Enforcement

Although the COVID-19 public health declaration officially ended in May, government investigations of pandemic relief fraud are from over. As observed in a recent report by the Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General, investigations will likely ensue for years to come in light of Congress’s decision to extend the statute of limitations to ten years for pandemic relief fraud.    
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Press Coverage 36 results

Press Coverage | 02.08.23

DOJ Recovered $2.2 Billion in False Claims Act Cases in 2022

 Bloomberg Law

Press Coverage | 01.30.23

Top Government Lawyer Returns to Crowell & Moring

Commercial Dispute Resolution

Publications 42 results

Events 10 results

Event | 01.23.24 - 01.24.24, 7:45 AM EST - 6:00 PM EST

11th Annual Advanced Forum on False Claims and Qui Tam Enforcement

Join us for 2 days of lively discussion on FCA enforcement including the ramifications of two Supreme Court decisions and the evolution of pandemic, cybersecurity, and telehealth fraud.

Event | 11.02.23, 9:15 AM EDT

2023 Year End Forum DCAA/DCMA Industry Day

Join Caroline Brown, Stephen Byers, and Jason Crawford alongside Paul Bailey, Partner at Capital Edge, as they discuss the Focus of DOJ Investigations and FCA Enforcement for government contractors at the 2023 Year End Forum DCAA/DCMA Industry Day.

Event | 05.09.23 - 05.10.23, 7:15 AM EDT - 12:15 PM EDT

39th Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar—Government Contracting Amidst a Global Shake-Up

In this challenging world, government contractors are facing many opportunities and new risks. Join us for our Annual Ounce of Prevention Seminar (OOPS) where our experienced practitioners will be providing insight in a variety of areas, including accounting, cost & pricing, bid protests, claims, cross-border considerations, cybersecurity, False Claims Act enforcement, government IP, mergers & acquisitions, small business issues, and more.

Webinars 4 results

Webinar | 04.19.23, 1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT

Caught in the Crosshairs: Former Prosecutors Discuss Navigating False Claims Act Investigations and Litigation

Please join Crowell & Moring for a discussion with former DOJ attorneys on enforcement trends and best practices for companies that find themselves in the crosshairs of the government or whistleblowers in FCA investigations and litigation.

Webinar | 01.12.23, 8:00 AM EST - 9:30 AM EST

What Will the New Year Bring for Government Contractors?

As 2023 rolls in, what changes can government contractors expect? What will be the focus of the US Government? How should contractors prepare?
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Webinar | 06.11.19, 8:00 AM EDT - 9:00 AM EDT

Understanding the False Claims Act Risks Facing U.S. Importers

In recent years, there has been a steady rise in the number of lawsuits brought under the False Claims Act (FCA) alleging that importers have concealed obligations to pay duties to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The increase in the number of qui tam suits filed by whistleblowers, combined with the current administration’s protectionist policies, suggests that U.S. importers could face increased FCA risks for years to come. 
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Speaking Engagements 76 results

Blog Posts 22 results

Blog Post | 03.10.23

Lincoln’s Law Turns 160

Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts Legal Forum

Blog Post | 06.08.18

Just When You Thought It Was Over: Eleventh Circuit Deepens Disagreement on FCA’s Tolling Provision

Crowell & Moring's Government Contracts Legal Forum

Podcasts 66 results

Podcast | 02.14.24

Let’s Talk FCA: Criminal Investigations and the False Claims Act

In this episode, Steve Byers, Jason Crawford, and Agustin Orozco discuss the intersection between False Claims Act investigations and parallel criminal proceedings. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
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Podcast | 01.12.24

Let’s Talk FCA: Cost Accounting and the False Claims Act

In this episode, Jason Crawford, Agustin Orozco, and Erin Rankin look back at one of the more noteworthy settlements of 2023—the $377M settlement by Booz Allen Hamilton to resolve allegations arising out of the company’s purported non-compliance with Cost Accounting Standards. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
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Podcast | 08.29.23

Let’s Talk FCA: Pandemic Relief Fraud

In this episode, Jason Crawford, Olivia Lynch, and Agustin Orozco discuss government investigations and enforcement trends regarding pandemic relief fraud. "Let's Talk FCA" is Crowell & Moring’s podcast covering the latest developments with the False Claims Act.
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