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April 13

False Claims Act, FCA Qui Tam, Whistleblowers

What Whistleblowers in Import and Manufacturing Should Know

What is import fraud, and how does it occur in manufacturing and supply chains? Import fraud (also referred to as “customs fraud”), which has fallen under the spotlight of the Department of Justice, is any attempt to evade duties, taxes, or trade regulations. This is commonly achieved through deceptive or falsified import documentation. In the manufacturing and supply chains sector, this can be done in several ways: such as undervaluing goods, misrepresenting the…

March 09

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

Understanding the Anti-Kickback Statute

What is the Anti-Kickback Statute? The Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”) (42 U.S.C § 1320a-7b(b)), is a federal law that prohibits healthcare providers from knowingly and willfully offering or accepting any form of remuneration to induce or reward patient referrals for services covered by federally funded health programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, or TRICARE also known as a “kickback.” Remunerations refer to anything of value such as a gift, money, or service, offered as a form of bribery whether in a direct or indirect, overt or covert, in cash or in-kind manner. The AKS is an intent-based statute that requires a…

March 04

FCA Qui Tam

SBA Oversight Under Scrutiny as Borrowers Secure Nearly 7,000 Potentially Fraudulent PPP and EIDL Loans Worth $400M

On January 1st, Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler announced on X that the agency suspended “6,900 Minnesota borrowers” over suspected fraudulent activity regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) payouts. Loeffler reported that these loans are worth “approximately $400M.” This article will explore PPP EIDL programs, relevant fraudulent claims in Minnesota, and how these illegally acquired loans violate the False Claims Act (FCA). How…

February 26

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

Department of Justice Announces Record Breaking Year for False Claim Act Cases & Settlements

On January 16th, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) released the False Claims Act report for the 2025 fiscal year. The report spotlights that settlements and judgments under the False Claim Act exceeded $6.8 billion, the highest amount in a single year since the history of the False Claims Act. This was largely due to the record-breaking number of qui tam lawsuits, also known as whistleblower actions, filed. The 1,1297 qui…

February 23

FCA Qui Tam

Home Health Services Fraud Case Involving Traditions Health and a 34 Million Dollar Settlement

Traditions Settlement Overview Traditions Health LLC announced their $34 million settlement to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act (“FCA”), Anti-Kickback Statute (“AKS”), and Physician Self-Referral Law (“Stark Law”) on January 22, 2026. The settlement is in response to violations involving billing Medicare for medically unnecessary home health claims and giving benefits to physicians in exchange for patient referrals. Traditions’ alleged wrongdoings occurred between 2019 and 2024 at several locations across Oklahoma and Texas. The healthcare company self-disclosed the details of…

February 02

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

Top 5 Largest Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Cases

With the announcement of a Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program earlier this year, enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) has emerged as a new priority for DOJ whistleblower investigations. Under the new program, whistleblowers submit information that results in a successful prosecution may be eligible to receive a percentage of the resulting settlement. In this article, we will discuss the five largest FCPA awards as well as background on the FCPA. The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of…

January 30

FCA Qui Tam, Whistleblowers

How Government Shutdowns Disrupt False Claims Act and Whistleblower Enforcement

While government shutdowns temporarily affect the pace of whistleblower investigations, enforcement under the False Claims Act and related programs remain resilient. Agencies like the Department of Justice, SEC, CFTC, and IRS continue to prioritize critical fraud detection and case preparation, even with limited staffing. How do Government shutdowns temporarily affect False Claims Act investigations and DOJ litigation? The Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains a Government shutdown employee furlough exception that applies to 89% of their workforce for the first 5 days of a Government shutdown. In the most recent Government shutdown, the DOJ was required to substantially limit all operations without compromising to a significant degree…

January 26

False Claims Act, FCA Qui Tam, Whistleblowers

$6M DOJ Settlement Highlights Ongoing False Claims Act Scrutiny of Laboratory Kickbacks

In September 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a $4.2 million settlement with the former CEO of True Health Diagnostics, LLC (“True Health”), Christopher Grottenthaler, as well as a $1.8 million settlement with various marketing professionals and physicians to resolve allegations under the Anti-Kickback Statute and False Claims Act. Grottenhaler was accused of working with various marketers to make payments to physicians through management service organizations purportedly providing True…

January 15

False Claims Act, FCA Qui Tam, Whistleblowers

CERATIZIT USA Pays $5.44 Million in False Claims Act Customs Fraud Settlement

Abstract In December 2025, CERATIZIT USA LLC agreed to pay $54.4 million to resolve False Claims Act (“FCA”) allegations that it improperly avoided U.S. customs duties on tungsten carbide products imported from China. According to the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), the company misclassified the country of origin for these goods to avoid antidumping, countervailing duties, and Section 301 duties. This case illustrates how customs fraud can give rise to significant liability under the False Claims Act, and how whistleblowers remain key to uncovering corporate…

January 13

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

Chinese Forklifts “Made in America” – A Case Study of Customs Fraud and False Origin Labeling in Import Cases

In August, a federal grand jury charged two Denver companies, Endless Sales Inc. and Octane Forklifts, Inc., and their executives (collectively, “Defendants”) for selling forklifts fraudulently labelled as American-made to the federal government and for avoiding paying applicable tariffs on the imported machinery. Lying at the heart of this scheme was Defendants’ deceptive practice of labeling their imports as “Made in USA,” deliberately misleading the federal government in its purchase of these forklifts. This misrepresentation serves as a reminder of how wrongdoers can be…

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