Two recent False Claims Act (FCA) settlements between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and transportation companies point to the continuation of a recent trend by the DOJ to use the FCA as a significant enforcement tool against transportation companies doing business with government agencies. In addition, the settlements underscore the importance for transportation companies – including automotive, aviation, trucking, rail, and maritime shipping providers – of recognizing and mitigating risk and ensuring effective compliance programs when providing services pursuant to government contracts.
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DOJ Continues False Claims Act Enforcement in Transportation Industry
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