Overview
In recent years, the number of actions brought by governmental entities and qui tam plaintiffs under federal and state false claims laws has increased substantially. Since 2008, more than 4,000 new FCA-related matters have been generated nationwide, and the total value of settlements and judgments obtained in FCA-related actions has exceeded $18 billion. This increased activity has been driven in part by aggressive enforcement theories, expanded whistleblower protection laws, and increased activity at the state level.
Williams & Connolly advises and defends public and private companies, their officers and directors, and individuals in all aspects of civil and criminal proceedings brought under federal and state false claims laws. FCA-related proceedings often require the analysis of complex factual allegations, which arise in the context of highly-regulated federal and state programs and intricate government contract requirements. The firm’s experience in high-stakes litigation and its rigorous approach to factual investigation and legal analysis make it particularly well-suited to represent clients in such matters.
Over the last 15 years, Williams & Connolly has represented clients in a wide range of industries in FCA-related litigation and investigations. Among others, these clients have included prominent health care companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospitals, banks and other financial institutions, accounting firms, military and defense companies, telecommunications companies, specialty retail companies, large industrial supply companies, and global construction and engineering firms.