Recent months have seen two significant developments relating to the False Claims Act, both of which have particular relevance to cases brought against companies with contracts associated with the conflicts in Iraq and Aghanistan. First, in April, the Fourth Circuit ruled in the Custer Battles case that a "claim" under the False Claims Act includes those made to an entity other than the U.S. Government so long as any portion of the claim will be paid with U.S. Government funds. Second, in May, President Obama signed the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act ("FERA"), which included sweeping amendments to the False Claims Act. Many in the defense bar fear that FERA, by easing the "presentment" and "federal funds" requirements, could significantly expand contractor liability. With a bevy of cases pending against contractors in Iraq, and with many more surely to be filed relating to the United States' efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is critical that practitioners understand precisely how these developments have changed the False Claims Act landscape.

Join relator's counsel Victor A. Kubli, Esq., of Kubli & Associates, P.C. and defense counsel Brian A. Hill, Esq., of Miller & Chevalier Chartered as they analyze how the new amendments to the False Claims Act and recent False Claims Act decisions will affect cases brought against contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The questions to be addressed include:

• Does FERA apply only to future claims, or does it apply retroactively?
• Has FERA effectively eliminated the requirements that a claim must be "presented" to the Government and implicate federal funds, or is there anything left of these requirements?
• What are the damages for a false claim made for funds that the Government merely controls but does not hold title to?
• How can a relator actually prove that fraud occurred when the relevant documents and witnesses are located in a foreign country?
• Has FERA expanded liability for contractors who owe money to the Government?

You will have the opportunity to listen to the presentation from the convenience of your home or office, follow the presentation throughout the call by accessing an internet link, and ask questions of the speaker using your computer.

Andrews Publications anticipates CLE approval from all states that accept telephone presentations for CLE credit.

Registration is just $119.00, with group discounts available.

To Enroll:
Call 1-952-236-4473 or email Becky LaCroix at rebecca.lacroix@thomsonreuters.com