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Perspective

Oct. 22, 2009

Truth or Consequences: California's False Claims Act

Daniel McMillan and Jeffrey Kirzner of Jones Day write on the expanded reach of California's False Claims Act.

FRAUD

By Daniel McMillan and Jeffrey Kirzner

On Oct. 11, 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed AB 1196, amending the California False Claims Act. These amendments strengthen an already potent anti-fraud statute, increase the scope of liability, and legislatively "overrule" a number of cases favorable to defendants. Given the vast amount of public money being pumped into the economy, businesses and their lawyers should be aware of the expanded rea...

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