These days, Americans are used to filling prescriptions for pharmaceutical products ordered by healthcare providers. This is especially true for beneficiaries of federal healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Unfortunately, many of the largest — and most troubling — penalties for fraud against the U.S. government involve claims made by the pharmaceutical companies that make those drugs and biologics. While a company may make a false claim for payment to the government, misconduct by … [Read more...]
Nominee to Lead CFTC calls for strict enforcement of Crypto Currency
On June 11, 2025, Brian D. Quintenz, the nominee to serve as CFTC Chairman, testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. This is the second nomination to this position for Quintenz, who served previously as CFTC Chairman in the first Trump administration after unanimous Senate confirmation in 2017. In addition to his previous CFTC experience, Quintenz intends to draw on his experience as the Global Head of Policy for the crypto funds of venture capital firm … [Read more...]
U.S. Pursuit of Customs Fraud Takes an Interesting Turn
We predicted the ramping up of customs enforcement given the current administration’s interest in goods imported from other countries, and foreign trade in general, as recent news has shown. Interestingly, this scrutiny also extends to old allegations of customs fraud. Case in point: The Department of Justice said last month that it would get involved in a whistleblower case filed nine years ago that had sat around under seal. On April 18, the DOJ announced that it had filed a … [Read more...]
In a Volatile Labor Market, Here’s What Workers Should Know About Their Rights
The labor market is in a period of flux, with key headlines involving a rapid downsizing in the federal workforce, as well as companies’ responses to shifting tariffs. More than 150,000 Californians are employed by the federal government, according to the most recent data available. And 1.3 million Californians work in manufacturing, as well as 830,000 in transportation and logistics — both industries that quickly feel tariffs. With the uncertainty in the air, it’s worth a reminder of key … [Read more...]
A Proven Fraud Fighting Formula: Whistleblowers + FCA Equals Justice
Fraudsters try a variety of methods to swindle the federal government, crossing industries and contracts, often diverting taxpayer funds to line corporate coffers. Fortunately, the False Claims Act — an old law that still has teeth — broadly prohibits fraud against the federal government and offers a way for courageous False Claims Act whistleblowers to expose it. For example: A sampling of three cases that were recently resolved illustrate the wide range of how the government can be … [Read more...]
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