Program Details
2025-08-07 14:00:00
Over 1,000+ webinars
Course Overview
2025-08-07 14:00:00
1h CLE Credits
Intermediate
1
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm ESTThis session covers the fundamentals of vetting potential False Claims Act cases, including assessing materiality, damages, statute of limitations, and relator credibility. Participants will learn best practices for preparing pre-filing and post-filing disclosures that create compelling narratives while meeting statutory requirements.
Ross M. WolfeNicomedes Sy HerreraErin LindgrenEmily McGowan 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm ESTLearn how both defense and relator’s counsel should engage with DOJ during active investigations, from receiving Civil Investigative Demands to building productive relationships with AUSAs. This session explores strategies for responding to CIDs, cooperation considerations, and maintaining effective communication throughout lengthy investigative timelines.
Ross M. WolfeNicomedes Sy HerreraErin LindgrenEmily McGowan 2:30 pm - 2:40 pm ESTThis session addresses how counsel should advise clients during the often multi-year government investigation period while awaiting an intervention decision. Topics include managing client expectations, maintaining ongoing communication with DOJ, and monitoring relevant developments nationwide.
Ross M. WolfeNicomedes Sy HerreraErin LindgrenEmily McGowan 2:40 pm - 2:50 pm ESTExplore tactical considerations when the government declines to intervene, including post-declination conversations with DOJ and motion to dismiss strategies. The session examines Rule 9(b) pleading requirements and emerging constitutional challenges to the qui tam device following recent court developments.
Ross M. WolfeNicomedes Sy HerreraErin LindgrenEmily McGowan 2:50 pm - 3:00 pm ESTThis concluding session addresses settlement considerations and strategies when negotiating with both the government and relators in False Claims Act cases. Participants will gain insights into the dynamics of multi-party settlement negotiations in the FCA context.
Ross M. WolfeNicomedes Sy HerreraErin LindgrenEmily McGowanRoss M. Wolfe is an associate focusing his practice on whistleblower actions under the False Claims Act and commercial litigation. He works with relators from intake through case conclusion and represents whistleblowers who have suffered employer retaliation.
Nicomedes Sy Herrera is a strategic litigator with over 27 years of experience handling complex, high-stakes business and trade disputes, specializing in qui tam and antitrust litigation.
Erin Lindgren is an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where she handles significant investigations and settlements under the False Claims Act.
Emily McGowan is a partner who helps health care companies handle complex enforcement and litigation matters, regularly defending clients in False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute investigations.
Ross M. Wolfe is an associate focusing his practice on whistleblower actions under the False Claims Act and commercial litigation. He works with relators from intake through case conclusion and represents whistleblowers who have suffered employer retaliation.
Nicomedes Sy Herrera is a strategic litigator with over 27 years of experience handling complex, high-stakes business and trade disputes, specializing in qui tam and antitrust litigation.
Erin Lindgren is an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where she handles significant investigations and settlements under the False Claims Act.
Emily McGowan is a partner who helps health care companies handle complex enforcement and litigation matters, regularly defending clients in False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute investigations.
Requirements
The Alabama State Bar MCLE Commission requires attorneys to complete 12 credits, including 1 ethics, by December 31 of each year. All credits must be reported by February 15 of the following year. A maximum of 12 credits, including 1 ethics credit, may be carried over for 1 year only.
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