Jun 6, 2019

Department of Justice Updates Manual regarding False Claims Act

The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) recently updated its Manual to include formal guidance on False Claim Act matters. The DOJ may apply cooperation credit to companies for voluntarily disclosing misconduct unknown to the government, cooperating in an ongoing investigation, or undertaking remedial measures in response to a violation. The credit will take the form of a reduction in the damages multiplier and civil penalties. To read more about the policy click here: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr…