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Overview
This presentation will focus on state and municipal COVID-19 relief funds—and the significant resources at the disposal of state governments, particularly State Attorneys General, to bring enforcement actions similar to those of the DOJ for violating state-implemented false claims acts (“FCAs”). The discussion will also outline some common-sense steps that applicants can take when seeking state or local COVID-19 relief funds to avoid running afoul of state FCAs. Please join Peter C. Harvey and Harry Sandick of Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP as they discuss:
- How states have provided COVID-19 relief funds, alongside of federal aid (15 minutes)
- How fraud in connection with the receipt of state funds could lead to liability under state false claims acts (15 minutes)
- Particular focus on New York and New Jersey aid programs and state law liability (15 minutes)
- Practical advice for small businesses and nonprofits (15 minutes)
Program Level: Update
Intended Audience: In-house counsel, outside attorneys, and allied professionals interested healthcare, litigation, government enforcement and qui tam matters
Prerequisites: An interest in government investigations and government contracting
Advanced Preparation: None