False Claims Act History

History of the False Claims Act and “qui tam” whistleblower cases The False Claims Act, also known as the “Lincoln Law,” was enacted during the Civil War to combat the fraud perpetrated...
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Fraud in the Financial Industry

Whistleblowers play a key role in exposing fraud by banks and other companies in the financial industry. Phillips & Cohen has represented whistleblowers in successful qui tam lawsuits that alleged...
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Defense Contractor Fraud

Last Updated: April 25, 2025 What is defense contractor fraud? Defense contractor fraud occurs when a company that provides goods or services to the U.S. Department of Defense knowingly overcharges the...
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