Law Practice
Nov. 26, 2009
Order Could Block Qui Tam Suits
An executive order issued by President Obama to crack down on fraud, waste and abuse in federal programs may raise a jurisdictional hurdle for whistleblower suits.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
WASHINGTON - An executive order issued by the Obama administration to crack down on fraud, waste and abuse in federal programs may also raise a jurisdictional hurdle blocking private suits against contractors for defrauding the government, lawyers say.
A provision in the order requiring the publication of improper payments could trigger a bar that precludes potential qui tam lawsuits...
For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
Receive unlimited article access and full access to our archives,
Daily Appellate Report, award winning columns, and our
Verdicts and Settlements.
Or
$795 for an entire year!
Or access this article for $45
(Purchase provides 7-day access to this article. Printing, posting or downloading is not allowed.)
Already a subscriber?
Sign In