“Free Money”, the PPP – the Risks of False Claims and Insolvency
Someone ultimately pays for it, and in fact at the end of the day all of the stimulus money, business loans, and grants will be borne by the taxpayer.
Rising PPP Fraud Shows the Importance of Oversight Efforts
The government agencies are conducting aggressive investigations to root out the fraudsters exploiting the current crisis.
Whistleblowers in Higher Education are Necessary to Prevent Abuse of COVID-19 Relief
While classes around the country moved to Zoom during the spring semester, these same institutions now face the difficult decision of what route to take this fall.
“I Would Do Anything for Work, But I Won’t Sign That”
Combatting the Reasonable Misinterpretation Defense In Coronavirus-Related False Claims Act Cases
When defendants claim the law is ambiguous, juries should be permitted to decide if the evidence shows that they truly believed their asserted defense.
Looking Back on TARP as the Pandemic Continues
During this chaotic time, we can look back and learn from the lessons from the most recent historical crisis: the Great Recession.
Expansion of Existing Health Care Fraud Schemes in the Time of COVID-19
Amid the current public health crisis, healthcare fraud directed at the torrent of government funds being disbursed in response to COVID-19 is sure to increase.
In the Coronavirus Pandemic, Whistleblower Protections Are More Important than Ever
In order to expose these schemes, it will take a robust effort in order to provide accountability for actions undertaken by private corporations during the pandemic.
TAF Launches Task Force to Assist COVID-19 Anti-Fraud Law Enforcement
“TAF is uniquely positioned and qualified to assist with this public-private initiative."
Now Is Not the Time To Roll Back Anti-Fraud Laws - Law360
At a time when the government is infusing the health care industry with billions in new funds, strong anti-fraud laws are the only way to ensure that patients and taxpayers ar
