Americans can expect to see more orange cones as construction workers begin to tackle $1.2 trillion in infrastructure investments approved by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden late last year. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, provides funding for rebuilding roads and bridges, replacing lead pipes and providing high-speed internet to more Americans, among other priorities. It is also expected to provide employment to … [Read more...]
COVID Relief Fraud: Biden Highlights Enforcement Focus in State of the Union
In his first State of the Union address to Congress on March 1, President Joe Biden announced his administration’s plans to prioritize prosecuting COVID relief fraud involving funds the government dispersed as part of its COVID-19 response. Biden said that under his administration, “the watchdogs are welcomed back,” and unveiled plans for the U.S. Department of Justice to name a chief prosecutor for pandemic fraud. “We’re going to go after the criminals who stole billions in relief money … [Read more...]
DOJ Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative: Russian Cyberattack Threat Underscores Need for Cybersecurity
The threat of cyberattacks from Russia in retaliation for the United States’ economic sanctions against the country for its invasion of Ukraine has renewed a sense of urgency to improve the U.S.’s cybersecurity, and it has put new focus on the DOJ Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative. On March 21, President Joe Biden issued a statement calling on the private sector to strengthen its cyber defenses immediately, citing “evolving intelligence that the Russian Government is exploring options for … [Read more...]
Forced Arbitration Ends for Workplace Sexual Harassment Victims Under New Law
New landmark legislation ends forced arbitration for workplace victims of sexual harassment or sexual assault, ensuring they can have their days in court regardless of whatever clauses may be folded into their employment contracts. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we wanted to highlight this new federal protection for workers. Last month, President Joe Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, which passed with bipartisan … [Read more...]
Medicare Advantage Fraud: Sutter Health’s $90 Million Whistleblower Settlement
A record $90 million False Claims Act settlement over Medicare Advantage fraud allegations, obtained for the government as a result of a whistleblower lawsuit by a Keller Grover client, was among the cases highlighted by the U.S. Department of Justice in a recent announcement touting its 2021 recoveries under the Act. On Feb. 1, Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton announced DOJ had recovered more than $5.6 billion from False Claims Act settlements and judgments in the 2021 … [Read more...]
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