February 08, 2021 - For further details, please visit:
https://knowledgewebcasts.com/know-portfolio/false-claims-act-and-covid-19-implications-cle-2021/
About Brendan F. Quigley
clients in government investigations and complex civil litigation, including securities enforcement matters and matters arising under the False Claims Act.
Before joining Baker Botts in late 2019, he spent almost seven years as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York, becoming a senior member of the Office's Securities and Commodities Fraud Unit. He tried 12 cases to verdict and briefed or argued over ten appeals in the Second Circuit. Earlier, Brendan worked as an associate at Paul, Weiss and clerked for the Honorable Joseph F. Bianco, then of the Eastern District of New York, now of the Second Circuit.
Brendan received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University in 2001 and his J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University in 2008.
Between college and law school, he spent four years on active duty as an artillery officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, completing two tours of duty in Iraq.
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Baker Botts is a leading global law firm. The foundation for our differentiated client support rests on our deep business acumen and technical experience built over decades of focused leadership in our sectors and practices. We are proudly technical in helping clients shape the future of their industries.
Our insights help clients see over the horizon and anticipate opportunities and challenges regarding their business objectives.
From our history in the energy industry, to establishing deep benches of talent in intellectual property, technology, TMT and life sciences, we have a heritage of helping our clients push into new business frontiers.
Abstract
In response to the uncertainties brought by the COVID-19 crisis, congress had passed several economic relief opportunities for distressed companies significantly impacted by the pandemic. However, along with these opportunities are heightened levels of scrutiny and enforcement efforts from the government to root out potential fraud under the False Claims Act (FCA) against companies taking advantage of these funds.
Thus, to avoid running afoul of FCA risks and liabilities, it is of utmost importance that companies and their counsel have comprehensive and up-to-date compliance programs that are effective in detecting and preventing fraudulent activities.
In this LIVE Webcast, trial lawyers John M. Peterson (Neville Peterson LLP) and Brendan F. Quigley (Baker Botts L.L.P.) will provide the audience with an in-depth discussion of the emerging trends and issues in the FCA as well as the implications of COVID-19 in this legal landscape. Speakers will also offer practical tips and best practices to help businesses navigate their way in this evolving area.
Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:
• FCA Trends and Developments
• FCA and COVID-19 Implications
• Opportunities and Challenges
• Practical Tips and Best Practices
• Outlook
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