- The Justice Manual revisions (1) reinforce DOJ’s efforts to limit the use of sub-regulatory guidance in enforcement actions; and (2) update DOJ’s policy regarding its ability to seek dismissal of qui tam lawsuits, emphasizing that attorneys should continue to assess whether dismissal is appropriate on an ongoing basis.
- The D.C. US Attorney’s Office consolidation of enforcement
Executive Order Proposes New Contract Clause Regarding “DEI Discrimination” By Federal Contractors
- A new executive order directs federal agencies to include a contract clause requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to agree not to engage in
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The Department of Justice has established a new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will leverage the False Claims Act to investigate and pursue claims against recipients of federal funds who “knowingly violate civil rights laws.”
By Danielle Conley, Terra Reynolds, Anne W. Robinson, Jude Volek, and Savannah Burgoyne
In a memorandum dated May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the establishment of a new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (the Initiative) at the Department of
On-Demand Webcast: Healthcare and Life Sciences — US Regulatory and Legislative Outlook for 2025
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