This is the sixth in our First 100 Days series examining
important trends in white collar law and investigations in the
early days of the Biden administration. Our previous entry
discussed
ESG initiatives by the SEC. Up next will be a close look
at pandemic-related fraud.
As expected, the Biden presidency has brought new leaders to the
top posts of the Department of Justice (DOJ). What does this
mean for False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement? We examine here
recent FCA enforcement trends and predict increased pursuit of
healthcare, cybersecurity, and pandemic fraud under the Biden
Administration.
Recent Trends in FCA Enforcement
The Department of Justice's recent zeal in pursuing False
Claims Act cases likely provides a measure of what to expect under
the Biden Administration. Deputy Assistant Attorney General Michael
Granston summarized the DOJ's recent enforcement priorities in
a December 2020 address to the ABA Civil False
Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforcement
