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SCOTUS Overturns Conviction of Patrick Daley Thompson: True but Misleading Statements Not False under 18 U. S. C. §1014
Today (March 21, 2025) the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of former Chicago Alderman Patrick Daley Thompson, overturning his...
“Look Up in the Sky . . .” The Fallout from Patrick Walsh’s Blimp Companies and the PPP Fraud
On March 12, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release announcing the $20 million False Claims Act (FCA) settlement against...
The False Claims Act and DEI Initiatives: Navigating the Risks of the New Executive Order
By: Eddie Suarez (with a note of thanks to Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section for their informative webinar: Targeting Corporate DEI via the...
GENIUS Act Evaluation
Guest Contributor: Bradley Suarez This Article was adapted from a more detailed analysis posted online by Bradley Suarez Bradley Suarez, CPA |...
The Garantex Indictment: Cryptocurrency Exchanges, Money Laundering, and Sanctions Evasion in the Crosshairs
This past Friday, March 7, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a press release announcing the recent federal indictment against Garantex's...
When You’re Right, You’re Right – Navigating the False Claims Act in Medicare Advantage: The Poehling Case Against UnitedHealth Group
The False Claims Act (FCA) remains the government's primary weapon against fraud in federal programs, including Medicare Advantage Plans – programs...
The Biggest News Story in the World Is Being Ignored: Analyzing North Korea’s $1.5 Billion Bybit Crypto Heist
On February 21, 2025, news broke of a staggering $1.5 billion theft from the Bybit exchange — a heist reportedly orchestrated by a criminal...
Federal Bar Association’s 2025 Qui Tam Conference: Key Insights and Future Trends in False Claims Act Litigation
The Federal Bar Association’s (FBA) 2025 Qui Tam Conference was especially worthwhile this year, featuring a robust panel of legal experts, former...
Fourth Circuit Ruling Raises Bar for FCA Whistleblowers Alleging Corporate-wide Fraudulent Practices
The Fourth Circuit’s recent decision in United States ex rel. Wheeler v. Acadia Healthcare Co., No. 23-2101, 2025 U.S. App. LEXIS 2350 (4th Cir....