The Department of Justice (DOJ) is reimagining how it enforces the False Claims Act (FCA), and federal contractors, colleges, and universities should take note of this development.

In May 2025, the DOJ launched the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, a bold strategy that links the administration’s view of civil rights contracting compliance to financial crimes. For...

The intersection of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and the False Claims Act (FCA) has become a focal point in the evolving political and legal landscape under the Trump Administration. Recent executive orders and legal challenges have introduced complexities for organizations, especially those receiving federal funds. Understanding these developments is crucial for businesses...

Federal and state governments recognize the tremendous impact of whistleblowers who disclose evidence of fraud, waste, and abuse involving public funds. To encourage those disclosures, the government shares a portion of recovered funds from claims brought by a whistleblower.  A number of recent whistleblower cases in Georgia and the Southeast demonstrate the significance of...

The False Claims Act was enacted in 1863 to combat fraud against the federal government by contractors responsible for providing military supplies. Amendments to this Act now encourage individuals or organizations to safely report claims of attempts to gain compensation under pretense to the U.S. Government. Individuals who know of fraudulent acts against the...

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced an increase in False Claims Act (FCA) civil monetary penalties for 2023. This increase comes just eight months after the DOJ last increased penalties, making it the second increase in a year. The new penalties apply to violations that occurred after November 2, 2015, but...