Claire Schenk

In late 2021, the Department of Justice announced a new initiative to combat misrepresentations about cybersecurity preparedness and control measures by federal contractors. As part of the Cyber Initiative, DOJ has brought...more False Claims Act (“FCA”) complaints are subject to the heightened pleading requirements of Rule 9(b), Universal Health Servs., Inc. v. United States, 136 S. Ct. 1989, 2004, 195 L. Ed. 2d 348 (2016). But circuits are split on...more The work of a receiver can be a difficult balancing act. With various creditors and debts that need to be paid, there can be a long and meticulous resolution process. In order for receivers to protect themselves from the risk...more In May 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued new guidelines regarding cooperation and remedial efforts with False Claims Act (“FCA”) investigations. The guidelines, 4-4.112, detail the credits individuals and...more