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False Claims Act
2020 Year in Review
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION 1
KEY DECISIONS & DEVELOPMENTS 2
I. FCA Elements 2
A. Falsity 2
B. M ateriality 3
C . Knowledge 6
II. Specific Types of Claims 8
A. Anti-Kickback Statute Violation s 8
B. Reta liation 8
III. Bars and Limitations on Actions 10
A. Statute of Limitations 10
B. Public-Disclosure B ar 10
C. First-to-File Rule 13
D. Qualified Immunit y 14
IV. Pleading and Procedu re 14
A. Government Motions to Dismiss Under
Section § 3730(c)(2)(A) 14
B. Rule 9(b) 15
C. Rule 8 16
D. Damages 16
E. Fee S hifting 17
F. Enforcement of Settlements 18
V. Parties 18
A. Pro Se Relators 18
VI. Insurance Coverage Issues 19
VII. DOJ Memos and Policy Announ cements 19
WHAT TO WATCH IN 2021 22
BRADLEY’S GOVERNMENT
ENFORCEMENT AND
INVESTIGATIONS PRACTICE GROUP 24
