Defending FCA Actions Related to Pandemic Programs
June 01, 2020
With the federal government appropriating more than $2 trillion for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, plaintiffs' lawyers, regulators and politicians have trumpeted the search for whistleblowers — many of whom will try to cash in on perceived fraud in the funding programs created by the CARES Act and other enactments.
Real Property Law
June 01, 2020
Conditional Payments Do Not Restart Statute Of Limitations On Foreclosure Action
Questions of Fact About Purchasers' Good Faith In Making Mortgage Applications
Questions of Fact Remain on Implied Easement Claims
Presumption of Hostility Supports Adverse Possession Claim
Questions of Fact Remain About County's Liability for Fuel Oil Discharge
Defending FCA Actions Related to Pandemic Programs
May 22, 2020
There will likely be some fraud in connection with the pandemic-related programs that should be pursued by the DOJ and the Inspectors General, who have said they will keep close eyes on these programs. They will have no shortage of targets, given the many recipients of government funds, and the breadth of the requisite certifications.
Bankruptcy Asset Sales During COVID-19 Crisis
May 01, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is already leaving its mark on the bankruptcy asset sale landscape. Despite the uncertainty — or even because of it — bankruptcy should still be viewed as a useful tool to effectuate the acquisition of assets. The current situation and anticipated distress across many industries presents opportunities for purchasers to acquire assets on favorable terms.
Federal Crackdown on Hoarding and Gouging During COVID-19 Crisis
May 01, 2020
Storage and Hauling Companies Take Note
Imagine that it's Spring 2020 and you run a warehousing company and you discover that your warehouse contains containers of goods that could help combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus — masks, medical gowns, gloves or other personal protective equipment (PPE). Or imagine you own a trucking company and learn that your drivers are delivering pallets of hand sanitizer and disinfectants to a residential address. What, if any, liability might you have if it turns out a customer is hoarding PPE?