Events
On October 7, Alex Canizares will be speaking on a panel titled “Compliance and the Civil False Claims Act” as …
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026 • 1-minute read
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False Claims Act/Qui Tam Litigation
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Vinson & Elkins has successfully represented clients in all aspects of False Claims Act (FCA) and qui tam whistleblower litigation and investigations involving fraud allegations. Our lawyers are involved in cutting edge FCA issues in a wide variety of subject matters. V&E’s FCA practice comprises white collar criminal defense lawyers and civil litigators skilled in responding to civil investigative demands and subpoenas and, when necessary, leading litigation through all stages of trial and appeal. We also assist clients with mandatory disclosures to government agencies and risk mitigation involving allegations of misconduct. We also help clients navigate Office of Inspector General (OIG) matters and suspension and debarment proceedings.
Client Successes in High-Stakes Litigation
V&E’s record is unique in this time of aggressive governmental enforcement highlighting the need for companies conducting business with the U.S. government to secure experienced and innovative legal counsel.
Coordinated Strategy
Integrated experience and knowledge across multiple practice areas, including government contracts, financial services, energy, environmental, internal and government investigations, and litigation, provides clients with comprehensive legal representation in FCA matters. Our lawyers frequently confer with the DOJ and other government agencies on behalf of clients, and have insight into those agencies’ enforcement priorities and constantly evolving expectations. The result is the practical and strategic legal advice V&E’s clients have come to expect.
Experience
Successfully secured a complete declination and case closure of an FCA investigation for a government contractor stemming from a hotline report and DOJ investigation. After a detailed presentation by V&E’s attorneys, the U.S. Attorney’s Office closed the investigation with no further action
Represent a contractor in a pending DOJ/qui tam action involving alleged FCA violations related to cybersecurity under DFARS/NIST 800-171 requirements related to Controlled Unclassified Information
Defend a defense contractor in a Department of Justice (DOJ) False Claims Act investigation regarding supplies for the Department of Defense
Successfully obtain dismissal of a FCA lawsuit in the Eastern District of Virginia alleging Buy American Act violations
Represent a healthcare company in a government FCA investigation and qui tam lawsuit related to federal insurance programs
Conduct an internal investigation on behalf of a technology company with respect to whistleblower allegations related to federal contracts
Represent C-Suite executive being investigated by DOJ for alleged FCA violations stemming from small business set aside eligibility related to DoD contracts
Represent a government contractor in an investigation conducted by an agency Office of Inspector General
Successfully represent industry corporation in response to civil subpoena from agency Office of Inspector General, resolving the matter without any fine or penalty
Advise a contractor regarding FCA matters and FAR 52.203-13 Mandatory Disclosure Rule regarding timekeeping issues
Represent multiple executives regarding perceived issues concerning how multiple government contracting opportunities were pursued through teaming arrangements
One of our lawyers first-chaired a five-day trial involving FCA and other fraud-related claims in a case arising out of a contract case concerning an Army Corps of Engineers construction project [prior government experience]
Representing a large corporate entity in connection with Department of Justice FCA investigation
Represented a large IT services and solutions contractor and managed an internal investigation into allegations of retaliation and substantive violations of the FCA by a former employee
Defended multi-billion dollar defense contractor in related Department of Justice criminal and FCA investigations resulting in criminal declination and favorable no-admit, no-deny civil settlement
False Claims Act/Qui Tam Litigation
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Events
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The False Claims Act & Adjacent Government Enforcement
The program will cover the current state of affairs as it relates to the DOJ’s corporate enforcement priorities with particular emphasis on the FCA and related fraud allegations.
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