Skadden – The May 12, 2025, memo from the head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Criminal Division highlights 10 “high-impact” areas as the focus of DOJ’s criminal enforcement efforts. At least three of these areas should seem familiar to businesses subject to civil investigation and enforcement under the False Claims Act (FCA).
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Core False Claims Act Theories Top the List of DOJ Criminal Enforcement Priorities
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