Emily Nash

2 weeks ago | mondaq.com | Madeleine Rodriguez |Emily Nash |David Lazarus

Key Takeaways:The U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") announced thecreation of a new initiative focused on using the False Claims Act("FCA") to pursue "Civil Rights Fraud."DOJ warned FCA claims could arise when a federal fundsrecipient certifies compliance with civil rights laws while inknowing violation of those laws. The memo announcing this initiative emphasizes antisemitism anddiversity, equity, and inclusion activities as focus areas forenforcement.

2 weeks ago | jdsupra.com | David Lazarus |Anthony D. Mirenda |Emily Nash

Key Takeaways: The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced the creation of a new initiative focused on using the False Claims Act (“FCA”) to pursue “Civil Rights Fraud.” DOJ warned FCA claims could arise when a federal funds recipient certifies compliance with civil rights laws while in knowing violation of those laws. The memo announcing this initiative emphasizes antisemitism and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) activities as focus areas for enforcement.