In this episode of Claims & Sustains, we unpack DOJ’s new FOCUS Initiative and what it signals about the future of False Claims Act enforcement. We explain the rise of “data-miner” whistleblowers—outsiders using publicly available data and analytics to identify alleged fraud—and how DOJ is prioritizing high-quality, data-driven qui tam cases. For contractors, the
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5 Things to Know About the DEI Executive Order
By Amy Hoang & Edward (Teddie) Arnold on
Seyfarth partners Amy Hoang and Teddie Arnold give you the 5 most important takeaways from the March 26, 2026 Executive Order, “Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.”
Civil Investigative Demands — What They Are, How They Work, and How to Respond
By Edward (Teddie) Arnold on
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Civil Investigative Demands are often a contractor’s first encounter with a False Claims Act investigation. In this episode of Claims & Sustains, we break down what CIDs are, why DOJ issues them, how they work, and—most importantly—how contractors…
Breaking Down DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative
By Edward (Teddie) Arnold on
In this episode, Teddie Arnold unpacks the U.S. Department of Justice’s newly launched Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, announced in May 2025. This bold move marks a significant shift in federal enforcement strategy, leveraging the False Claims Act to hold recipients of federal funds accountable for violations of civil rights laws. He explores how the initiative…