Our expert-written resources are available in digital and print formats suitable for working remotely or in the office. For specific product details, please contact our customer service division at [email protected].

Federal False Claims Act and Qui Tam Litigation

Annual Subscription with Automatic Renewal

Have a question about discounted site licenses, billing options, Or opting out of automatic renewal/update services? Email us or call 1.877.807.8076.
Online + eBook $823.00
In stock
Only %1 left
SKU
681ONL

This legal treatise covers the merits of a potential action; determining whether the relator would be barred or restricted from any recovery for retaliation and analysis of the latest cases.

The Federal False Claims Act and Qui Tam Litigation is a comprehensive and detailed exploration of qui tam proceedings, addressing the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved: the relator (whistleblower), the defendant corporation, the federal and state governments, and the courts. Unlike many other materials that focus primarily on the relator, it presents a holistic understanding of the legal landscape surrounding whistleblower actions under the False Claims Act (FCA). It explores the nuances of important topics such theories of responsibility, the materiality of claimed fraud, and government participation or indifference to fraudulent claims. Every chapter features case studies that provide a thorough evaluation of each party's advantages and disadvantages. This guide also provides useful resources including federal and state statutes. For attorneys, compliance officers, and anyone else working in whistleblower law, this special and priceless guide to help successfully navigate the complexities of False Claims Act litigation.

Updated as needed—no extra charge for updates during your subscription.

Additional Information
SKU 681ONL
Division Name LJP
Volumes 1
Product Types Books
Brand LJP
Jurisdiction National
ISBN 978-1-58852-133-0
Page Count 0
Edition 0
Write Your Own Review
Only registered users can write reviews. Please Sign in or create an account
Joel M. Androphy

Joel M. Androphy is a partner in Berg & Androphy in Houston, Texas. He has extensive involvement in prosecuting national qui tam litigation cases. He served as lead whistleblower's counsel in a qui tam settlement with King Pharmaceuticals that netted the government and whistleblower about $119 million, and with Pfizer that netted the government and the whistleblower about $46 million, both involving best price and Medicaid fraud issues. As lead counsel and without government intervention, he also settled a case with Rotech Healthcare involving Medicare billings for durable medical equipment. He also settled a military case involving the alteration of expiration data on food products sent to American troops in the Middle East. The settlement netted the client and government about $13.2 million. He recently represented one of the nine whistleblowers in the record setting Eli Lilly qui tam civil lawsuit, an off-label Medicaid fraud marketing case, that netted the government and all whistleblowers about $750 million in civil fines and an additional $600 million in criminal fines for the government. Androphy is also lead counsel in numerous pending national qui tam cases and tax law prosecutions. Androphy also has extensive involvement defending white-collar cases across the country including securities fraud, foreign corrupt practices, health care fraud, environmental crimes, government procurement, and public corruption. A former adjunct law school professor in white collar crime at University of Houston Law Center and South Texas College of Law, Androphy has written more than sixty articles in numerous legal journals, and lectured across the country in over eighty seminars. He is also the author of a six-volume treatise, White Collar Crime, a practice guide for both civil and criminal lawyers.

Mr. Androphy began his career as a law clerk to The Honorable Norman W. Black, late Chief Judge, United States District Court, Southern District of Texas. He has served as the President of the Houston Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, an officer and director of the Houston Bar Association, and editor of the Texas Bar Journal and the Houston Lawyer legal magazine. Mr. Androphy has received two presidents awards for his service to the Houston Bar Association, including pro bono work, and has served on federal judicial Merit Selection Committees. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the State Bar of Texas and the Texas Commission for Lawyer Discipline. He is listed in the publication Best Lawyers in America, and has been selected as a super lawyer by Texas Monthly (the top 100 lawyers in Texas) and a top lawyer by Houston Magazine. In September 2009, the Houston Press named Androphy the Best Civil Attorney in the 2009 Best of Houston® publication. Mr. Androphys cases have appeared in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, The National Law Journal, and other major news publications. He is the legal commentator for ABC-Houston, and a frequent commentator for MSNBC, CNBC, and Bloomberg News.

Satisfaction Guarantee: You will always have a full 30 days from receipt in which to review any book. If you don’t want the book, simply return it in resalable condition within 30 days of receipt and write “cancel” on the invoice. If you paid by credit or debit card you will receive a full refund of the purchase price (excluding return shipping & handling). eBook returns are only available if the eBook has not yet been downloaded and updates made available during any subscription term are not refundable.
For more information about online access and our downloadable EPUB format see our FAQ.

Most Viewed