Lieff Cabraser partner Nimish R. Desai participated in The Anti-Fraud Coalition’s September 22, 2026 “Fraud in America” podcast exploring the history and current significance of the False Claims Act, especially in wartime defense procurement. The episode discussed how whistleblowers and legal incentives combat fraud, with real case examples illustrating the law’s impact.
LCHB partner Rachel Geman and Kirby McInerney LLP partner Randall M. Fox represented a whistleblower who raised allegations that defendant Fareportal, Inc. (“CheapOair”) and its affiliates knowingly violated New York tax laws by taking false deductions, including by the payment of non-deductible dividends. On May 11, 2026, a settlement was reached among the New York
By Lucas Issacharoff On April 30, 2026, the Department of Justice’s Civil Division launched the Fraud Oversight through Careful Use of Statistics, or “FOCUS,” initiative to strengthen its relationship with “data miners” who file qui tam actions based on publicly available data rather than traditional insider information. For sophisticated data miners, FOCUS is both an
In a new article for The Anti-Fraud Coalition, Lieff Cabraser partner Nimish R. Desai examines the enduring importance of the False Claims Act in combating fraud in defense contracting during times of war. Titled “The FCA in Wartime,” the piece traces the law’s origins to the Civil War, when corrupt contractors sold Union soldiers spoiled
In a new article for The Anti-Fraud Coalition, Lieff Cabraser partner Nimish R. Desai explores what whistleblowers can do to protect their identities in False Claims Act cases. These lawsuits are initially filed under seal, but once unsealed, a whistleblower’s name is usually revealed, making confidentiality a key concern for those who come forward.
Lieff Cabraser, with co-counsel, represented a whistleblower whose allegations that Raytheon failed to comply with mandatory cybersecurity requirements in Department of Defense contracts and subcontracts led to an $8.4 million settlement with the federal government.
From April 6 through April 9, 2025, AAPC is hosting HealthCon 2025. The nation’s largest education and credentialing organization for medical coders, billers, auditors, practice managers, documentation specialists, compliance officers, and revenue cycle managers, AAPC “discovers, develops, and provides innovative products, services, and solutions to help the global healthcare industry recognize the full potential of
Lieff Cabraser client Kirstin Rogers spoke about whistleblower perspectives in cases where fraud is perpetrated against the government at this year’s TAF Coalition “The Anti-Fraud Coalition” conference in Washington D.C. The in-person event provided a three-day “deep dive” into the latest developments of False Claims Act/Whistleblower Law practice and other programs
In the wake of the determined, undercover, and brave efforts of whistleblowers across the managed care industry over a long period of time, the inescapable conclusion is managed care has been replete with fraud. Cigna is now paying $172 million to resolve claims for false coding and misuse of risk adjustment,
Upholding Accountability and Safeguarding Public Interest Whistleblowers have long been unsung heroes in the fight against corruption, injustice, and wrongdoing. A recent Delray Beach case related to contaminated water systems in Florida illustrates the essential role whistleblowers play in upholding the public’s right to safety and transparency, and the courage required to stand up against