The False Claims Act: Past, Present and Future
The False Claims Act (FCA) is a powerful statute—revered by many for its tremendous success in returning taxpayer dollars to the public fisc—but feared by many businesses for its procedural and punitive consequences. There is no doubt that the FCA has had an enormous impact—it is responsible for returning nearly $50 billion to taxpayers since 1986 alone. From the perspective of businesses, however, the FCA is an intimidating hydra, with numerous liability pitfalls and seemingly limitless damages. To read the article in its entirety…