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Government Contracts

Aug. 1, 2009

One False Move

Companies working on programs funded by stimulus money must be vigilant in their compliance with the False Claims Act, writes Mark R. Troy.

FOCUS COLUMN

By Mark R. Troy

As the federal government infuses the economy with stimulus dollars for public works programs, companies working on those programs must be vigilant in their compliance with a myriad of federal regulations that accompany those dollars. Any misstep could result in prosecution under the federal civil False Claims Act ("False Claims Act") 31 U.S.C. Sections 3729 et seq. The act provides for penalties as well as treble dama...

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