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DOJ Seeks to Accelerate Review of Benefits-Fraud False Claims Act Cases

The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced a significant procedural shift for False Claims Act (FCA) investigations involving alleged fraud against federally funded, state-administered benefits programs. On May 27, 2026, Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate issued a memorandum directing DOJ attorneys to expedite review of qui tam complaints alleging benefits […]

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DOJ Seeks to Accelerate Review of Benefits-Fraud False Claims Act Cases