The False Claims Act, the CARES Act, and COVID-19: An Enforcement Overview

The False Claims Act, which imposes civil and criminal liability on those who submit false claims for payment to the federal government, serves as a primary tool in the federal government’s enforcement arsenal. At the same time, the global COVID-19 pandemic and the CARES Act have led the federal government to disburse unprecedented amounts of money to the private sector, raising the possibility of future enforcement action.This teleforum will provide an update on the DOJ’s False Claims Act enforcement priorities to date, and discuss potential trends and activity that could emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and related stimulus spending.Featuring: -- John C. Richter, Partner, King & Spalding