This is the second post in the Dorsey FCANow Blog’s FCA Basics Series covering the fundamentals of the False Claims Act (“FCA”), outlining FCA procedure, and highlighting key facets of FCA practice. Today’s post introduces the elements of an FCA Claim. The Basic Elements of an FCA Claim There are several theories of liability under the FCA and the elements of each can vary based...
Dorsey’s FCANow Blog is kicking off a new series—FCA Basics. Over the coming months, the FCANow Blog will feature posts covering the fundamentals of the False Claims Act (“FCA”), outlining FCA procedure, and highlighting key facets of FCA practice. This inaugural post introduces the FCA, its history, and its purpose. A Brief History of the FCA Often referred to as the Lincoln Law, the FCA...
On Monday, May 19, 2025, Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum establishing the “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” (the “Memorandum”), in the latest signal that DOJ intends to aggressively enforce the False Claims Act in pursuit of the administration’s goals. According to the Memorandum, DOJ has launched a joint enforcement effort between the Civil Division’s Fraud Section (“Civil Frauds”) and the Civil Rights Division...
