As we prepare for our upcoming holiday feasts, our thoughts go out to those who are serving our country and are unable to be with their families for the holidays. We give thanks to them and to their families and hope they all get to enjoy a special meal wherever…
We are lucky to live in a nation where men and women are willing to put their lives on the line, forming a volunteer military that protects our country and its people. In turn, we all must help support this military and help keep them safe. This is why our…
As a False Claims Act law firm, we are always interested to find out what people know about the law, a fundamental issue given the large role private citizens play in bring False Claims Act (“FCA” or “the Act”) lawsuits. One of the things we’ve learned is that even the…
We frequently write about healthcare fraud and other forms of government contract fraud. We cannot overemphasize the role that whistleblowers play in prosecuting these cases. According to the Justice Department, nearly $3 billion of the $5.69 billion recovered through settlements and judgments in civil False Claims Act (“FCA”) litigation in Fiscal…
This week, CNN reported on rampant abuse in the federally-funded programs that help provide job opportunities for the severely disabled. Sadly, the current investigations are just the latest chapter in a series of problems with fraud and abuse in this area. If the allegations are true, this is yet another…
For-profit schools provide an education to many students who might otherwise be unable to attend post-secondary school. However, these schools have a dual mission: a commitment to educating students and a commitment to earning money for investors and shareholders. While many, perhaps most, are ethical and education-oriented, some for-profit schools…
It shouldn’t surprise us anymore, but it’s the type of fraud that surprises anyone who believes in supporting the American dream. We’ve seen it before and, sadly, we know we’ll see it again – people taking advantage of programs intended to help small businesses succeed, especially businesses run by our…
In many ways, government procurement contracts are similar to procurement agreements in the private sphere. The basic elements of all contracts are the same, an offer and acceptance made between two or more competent parties for a legal purpose that creates obligations for both parties (e.g. payment for and the…
Government contracting fraud is a crime of opportunity. It involves wrongs perpetrated by people who are in a position of trust. It is a crime that amounts to stealing from the government at best; at worst, it can put our military at risk or pose a threat to public health/welfare.…
We are honored to work alongside brave and honest individuals as a government contracts fraud law firm. Attorney Brod has a deep understanding of the laws that allows private whistleblowers to fight back against scammers who commit fraud against the government and partners with such individuals on cases nationwide. Many…