On August 29, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security intended to “aggressively pursue enforcement actions against any parties who seek to evade tariffs and other duties...” The DOJ announced that: “Since March of this year, the Commercial Litigation Branch has reached civil settlements to resolve allegations of improperly evaded customs duties across a wide range of products, including … [Read more...]
How do you prove fraud in a False Claims Act Case
The False Claims Act (FCA) contains procedural mechanisms, including the qui tam provision, which allow private citizens to bring a lawsuit on behalf of the United States government against a person or business that has defrauded the government. Whether dealing with Medicare fraud, defense contract fraud, government contract fraud, customs fraud, or other types of fraud, each scheme has a core of facts. Documents often provide the best evidence for proving fraud, even more than witness testimony … [Read more...]
Fighting for Fairness: Female Athletes Take a Stand Against Title IX Violations at Concordia University Irvine
At a time when college athletics programs increasingly prioritize revenue-generating sports like men’s football and basketball, the fight to protect opportunities for female athletes has never been more critical. A recent class action lawsuit against Concordia University Irvine (CUI) underscores the importance of holding schools accountable to Title IX—the landmark federal law requiring gender equity in education, including athletics. Speaking with an experienced Title IX attorney is often the … [Read more...]
Why Billing Auditors Should Hire an Experienced Whistleblower Attorney When They Uncover Medicare Fraud
Healthcare auditors play a critical role in ensuring compliance with billing regulations, particularly when it comes to Medicare—a program that disburses hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars each year. Unfortunately, this vast system is a frequent target for fraud, whether through upcoding, phantom billing, kickback schemes, or medically unnecessary services. When auditors spot red flags, the instinct is to report the fraud internally, and if that doesn’t work to go directly to authorities. … [Read more...]
Happy National Whistleblower Day!
Our nation has recognized the value of whistleblowers virtually since its inception. An experienced whistleblower attorney helps carry that tradition forward by protecting insiders who take risks to expose wrongdoing. The United States’ first whistleblower law won unanimous approval on July 30, 1778 — in the midst of the Revolutionary War. In 2013, the Senate set aside July 30 to commemorate that action; it has recognized the day every year since. Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ron … [Read more...]
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