False Claims Act in Podcasts
conceptLegal statute enacted during the Civil War to address fraud and false claims against the government.
Mentions in Podcasts
And it's certainly something I've been focused on and looking into it and will have a big impact on work that I'm participating in and representing clients in going forward. And then I always monitor what DOJ is focused on and where some of the key litigation efforts are going as well.
One of them that is particularly notable to me right now is an 11th Circuit appeal in what's known as the Zafirop case. That is focusing on whether or not the False Claims Act and specifically its key TAM provisions allowing whistleblowers to bring lawsuits on behalf of the government is constitutional.
Sure, absolutely, Scott. Appreciate you having me on. You know, Business-wise, day-to-day, as you alluded to, I spend a lot of my time and energy defending False Claims Act cases, representing a wide range of providers, health systems, managed care insurers, as well as private equity funds. I often am focused on issues in that space.