Sidley – On November 4, 2024, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in United States ex rel. Heath v. Wisconsin Bell. The question presented is whether reimbursement requests submitted to the private corporation administering the E-rate program are FCA “claims.” Under the statute’s definition of “claim,” the answer hinges on whether the Government “provides” the requested money.
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