False Claims Act and Government Investigations
False Claims Act and Government Investigations
Hanson Bridgett represents a broad range of clients that are regulated by an array of federal, state, and local government agencies. We also represent clients that are subject to government enforcement by way of grants, contracts, and reimbursement relationships, implicating a number of compliance and anti-fraud laws. As a result, we have gained extensive experience guiding our clients through sensitive and high-stakes investigations and government enforcement actions, including whistleblower “qui tam” actions pursued by aggressive private counsel.
Hanson Bridgett attorneys regularly handle investigations and litigation under the Federal False Claims Act and the California False Claims Act. We are experienced at all phases of the process, from internal investigations and responding to civil investigative demands, to representing entities facing active false claims lawsuits brought by the government or qui tam relators. We represent clients in a number of industries that receive government funding and are subject to exacting government oversight, including healthcare, construction, education, public works, disaster response, and others.
Because of our firm’s well-respected labor and employment practice, we have considerable experience guiding employers through sensitive investigations, and navigating all of the competing concerns and legal obligations that inevitably arise. When we take on these cases, our goal is to help the client discover relevant facts, identify potential risks, and prepare a comprehensive strategy for the organization to resolve the matter — all while striving to reduce liability and avoid disruption to operations.
