False Claims Act

Apr 16, 2026

Justice Department settles with IBM over alleged DEI practices

IBM agrees to pay $17 million to settle Justice Department allegations over diversity, equity and inclusion policies violating antidiscrimination laws.

Apr 15, 2026

Trump DEI executive orders raise False Claims Act risks

DEI executive orders target federal contractors, revoke affirmative action rules, and invite whistleblower False Claims Act cases and DOJ enforcement.

Mar 12, 2026

Aetna pays $117.7 million to settle claims it defrauded Medicare

Aetna agrees to pay $117.7 million to settle U.S. government claims of submitting false diagnosis codes for Medicare Advantage patients between 2018 and 2023.

Dec 29, 2025

DOJ using fraud law to target companies on DEI, Wall Street Journal reports

The Trump administration is investigating corporate diversity programs at major companies under the False Claims Act, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Jul 15, 2025

Equipment maker Schwing settles PPP fraud claims for $2.89M

Schwing America will pay $2.89 million to resolve claims it fraudulently obtained a PPP loan despite ineligibility due to foreign government ownership.

Apr 22, 2025

Walgreens to pay up to $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement

The drugstore chain must pay the government at least $300 million and will owe another $50 million if the company is sold, merged, or transferred before 2032.