Hogan Lovells Publications | 14 November 2019

DOJ Continues False Claims Act Enforcement in Transportation Industry

Two recent False Claims Act (FCA) settlements between the Department of Justice (DOJ) and transportation companies point to the continuation of a recent trend by the DOJ to use the FCA as a significant enforcement tool against transportation companies doing business with government agencies. In addition, the settlements underscore the importance for transportation companies – including automotive, aviation, trucking, rail, and maritime shipping providers – of recognizing and mitigating risk and ensuring effective compliance programs when providing services pursuant to government contracts.

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