The Civil False Claims Act: What Federal Contractors and Their In-House Counsel Need to Know

Please join members of Holland & Knight's Government Contracts Group and White Collar Defense and Investigations Team as we discuss the federal civil False Claims Act (FCA) and special considerations for government contractors.

Our panel will provide a "big picture," practical overview of the FCA and the particular risks that federal contractors face. We will discuss:

• the source of most FCA suits
• the risks posed by FCA suits
• understanding Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) and other signs your company may be facing an FCA suit
• the collateral consequences of an FCA suit, including suspension/debarment

We also will focus on effective steps that contractors can take to avoid FCA suits, including:

• understanding and abiding by the Federal Acquisition Regulation's (FAR) Mandatory Disclosure Rule
• proper handling of whistleblowers
• crafting effective compliance programs

Panelists

• Steven Gordon  |  Partner
• Bob Tompkins  |  Partner
• Timothy Taylor  |  Associate