MCLE (1 hour) - False Claims Act

THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT: A UNIQUE PRIVATE-PUBLIC (DOJ) PARTNERSHIP The False Claims Act has a unique “qui tam” provision, meaning that an individual (a whistleblower called a “relator”) can stand in the shoes of the United States and file a False Claims Act case on behalf of the Government. Presented by: Stephen R. Jaffe, Esq. The Jaffe Law Firm Mr. Jaffe will present the following information: Purpose Of The False Claims Act What Is A False Claims Act Violation The Claim The Claim Must Be False Or Fraudulent The Claim Must Be “Knowingly” False Or Fraudulent The Knowingly False Or Fraudulent Claims Must Be “Material” To Payment & Damages Who Can Be A Relator / Whistleblower A False Claims Act Case Is A Three-Sided Case With Three Parties Procedure -- How Does It Work