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Blank Rome partners <a href="/people/jennifer-a-short/" id="18959">Jennifer A. Short</a> and <a href="/people/justin-f-lavella/" id="19157">Justin F. Lavella</a> will serve as panelists at the Federal Bar Association (“FBA”) Qui Tam Section’s <a href="https://www.quitamconference.com/">Annual Qui Tam Conference</a>, themed “Hard Won Wisdom: FCA Pitfalls and Best Practices,” being held February 20 through 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C., as a hybrid in-person/virtual event.

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Session programming will explore the fundamental role that the government plays in all False Claims Act (“FCA”) qui tam cases, from the initial relator interview, through the government’s investigation and intervention decision, to litigation, trial, and appeals (in both intervened and declined cases), as well as the final resolution of cases regardless of the stage of the matter. Jennifer is a member of the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section Advisory Board. Blank Rome is a proud sponsor of this event.

Pandemic Fraud Cases&nbsp; Thursday, February 20&nbsp; 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Moderator: Adam Katz, Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of New York

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Colin Huntley, Deputy Chief, Civil Division, Fraud Section, U.S. Department of Justice

Christopher McClintock, Trial Attorney, United States Small Business Administration

Andrew Miller, Shareholder, Baron &amp; Budd P.C.

Jennifer Short, Partner, Blank Rome LLP

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The Role of Corporate Counsel and Insurance Attorneys Friday, February 21 2:45–3:45 p.m.

Moderator: Mark Andreini, Partner, Jones Day

Justin Lavella, Partner, Blank Rome LLP

Ken McBrady, Senior Claims Advocate, Marsh McLennan

“Cause to be Submitted” Health Care Fraud Enforcement

Exploring How AI Will Impact the FCA Landscape

Voluntary Self-Disclosure and Proactive Cooperation

For more information and to register, please visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.quitamconference.com/">event webpage</a>.

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