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The False Claims Act: Qui Tam Whistleblower Litigation and Investigations

Webinar | 10.17.18, 8:00 AM EDT - 9:00 AM EDT

With treble damages against defendants and qui tam relator shares of up to 30% of those damages, plus reasonable attorney fees in successful suits, the FCA provides strong incentives for whistleblowers to bring qui tam actions, making it no surprise that most FCA actions are initiated by relators. Whether DOJ intervenes or not, FCA qui tam actions pose a variety of unique issues and challenges. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the peculiarities of qui tam actions and offer practical insights and strategies for the investigation and litigation of these cases.


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Avoiding Greenwashing Liability: Sustainability and ESG Under Scrutiny

These ESG claims were purported to be overstated, misleading, or false and unsubstantiated. While these early cases focused on false advertising and consumer protection law violations, recent cases have focused more on misleading ESG funds and investment products, net-zero targets, and carbon-neutral claims, sometimes coordinating claims across jurisdictions including the EU, UK, Australia, and the U.S.