In this first episode of a series that will explore emerging developments related to the False Claims Act (FCA), Perkins Coie attorneys Barak Cohen and Alexander Canizares discuss practical issues and effective strategies for companies to mitigate risks related to FCA investigations and qui tam whistleblower lawsuits. In this episode, Mark Bonora, General Counsel of Fastaff LLC, US Nursing Corp., trustaff Management Inc., CardioSolution LLC, and Stella.ai Inc., and a former DOJ trial attorney with experience in private law practice, shares his thoughts on how companies can reduce their risks of exposure to allegations of fraud, work effectively with outside counsel in FCA matters, communicate with internal company stakeholders, and develop strategies to respond to whistleblower complaints. Barak, Alex, and Marc also address emerging issues in FCA enforcement and the roles of in-house attorneys and outside counsel in handling complex government investigations and litigation.

Listen to "False Claims Act Investigations and Litigation: a General Counsel’s Perspectives (Part 1 of a Series)" on Spreaker.

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