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Blank Rome partner <a href="/people/justin-a-chiarodo/" id="19225">Justin A. Chiarodo</a> will serve as a speaker at the American Conference Institute’s (“ACI”) <a href="https://www.americanconference.com/false-claims-qui-tam-enforcement/">13th Annual Advanced Forum on False Claims and Qui Tam Enforcement</a>, being held January 28 through 29, 2026, in New York, New York. Blank Rome is pleased to be a sponsor of the conference.

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With nearly three billion dollars in government recoveries and a record-breaking 979&nbsp;qui tam&nbsp;cases filed in FY 2024, False Claims Act (“FCA”) enforcement continues to expand in scope and complexity. From evolving Department of Justice priorities and circuit splits to the growing influence of artificial intelligence (“AI”), data analytics, and healthcare enforcement, FCA practitioners face a rapidly shifting legal&nbsp;landscape.

The Forum brings together government enforcers, in-house counsel, plaintiff’s attorneys, and the defense bar to unpack the latest developments, examine landmark cases, and share practical strategies for compliance and risk management in 2026 and&nbsp;beyond.

Justin’s session, “Up the Chain: Third-Party Exposure for Private Equity, Consultants, and Funders,” will take place on Wednesday, January 28, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.&nbsp;

FCA risk now reaches beyond prime contractors to investors, consultants, and other “non-submitters.” With joint-and-several theories, cyber-certification angles, and advisory conflicts in play, third parties are increasingly in the crosshairs. This session will show who’s exposed and why, and how to pressure-test deals and engagement models before they become exhibits. 

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Rizwan A. Qureshi, Partner, Reed Smith LLP

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The False Claims Act and the Power of the Executive: From Policy Shifts to Case Strategy

When the Feds Join, and When They Don’t: Two FCA Case Studies

Parallel Proceedings: How the Civil and Criminal Divisions of DOJ are Working in Tandem

The DOJ-HHS FCA Working Group Rebooted: From Timelines to Tactics

The Causation Crevasse: AKS “But-For” v. False-Certification Post-Regeneron

Zooming In on Internal Investigations: Addressing Concerns for In-House Counsel

Qui Tam Under Fire: Testing the Constitutionality in the Courts

Rule 9(b) in Flux: Pleading Particularity Across Circuits

Medicare Advantage and the Anti-Kickback Statute: Healthcare Enforcement Priorities in the Here and Now

Beyond AKS &amp; MA: COVID Aftershocks, Telehealth, AI, and Cyber—The Next Wave of Healthcare Enforcement

The Financials of the FCA: Damages, Penalties and Excessive Fines

Looking Ahead: Forecasting the Future of the False Claims Act

For more information and to register, please visit the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.americanconference.com/false-claims-qui-tam-enforcement/">event webpage</a>.

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