Douglas W. Baruch

Partner Douglas Baruch was quoted by Law360 in an article examining how AI is fueling a surge in False Claims Act (FCA) whistleblower litigation, as data miners use it to analyze public information and identify potential fraud claims. The article explores the growing volume and complexity of qui tam complaints and the challenges they present for both the US Department of Justice and companies facing FCA investigations.

The FCA is often historically referred to as “Lincoln’s Law”, passed in 1863 to combat fraud by military suppliers during the American Civil War Photo: Getty Images Over the last year, beyond traditional healthcare and federal procurement matters, the government has pursued federal False Claims Act (FCA) investigations and enforcement across high-risk areas, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related representations, cybersecurity vulnerabilities in products or services provided...

Over the last year, beyond traditional healthcare and federal procurement matters, the government has pursued federal False Claims Act (FCA) investigations and enforcement across high-risk areas, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)-related representations, cybersecurity vulnerabilities in products or services provided to federal agencies, and alleged tariff evasion or customs misstatements.