What Is the Statute of Limitations for the False Claims Act?

In order to understand how the statute of limitations comes into play with the False Claims Act (FCA), it is helpful to review what the FCA is designed to accomplish, and who it is designed to protect. According to the FCA, it is a crime for anyone to submit a false claim, document or statement…

The Most Common Qui Tam Actions and Why You Should Know About Them

If you don t have the slightest idea what qui tam actions are, don t worry; we will break it down for you in this blog post. To understand qui tam, we first have to have a basic understanding of the False Claims Act (FCA.) Essentially, the FCA is a law that says it is…

How Common Is False Claims Act Retaliation and Should I Be Concerned?

Are you looking for information about False Claims Act retaliation? The Federal Claims Act (FCA) allows anyone to bring what is called a “qui tam” action in federal court against wrongdoers, on behalf of the U.S. government. The only requirement in order to bring this action is that the person bringing the suit must have…

What Is the Criminal False Claims Act and What Does It Mean?

The Criminal False Claims Act (FCA) provides that the U.S. government can take civil action to recover civil penalties and damages for false claims and payments. A basic definition of the FCA is that it is a crime for anyone to submit a false claim to the government, or to cause someone else to submit…