Your DEI Program Could Trigger an FCA Case

Send us Fan Mail Darshan Kulkarni breaks down the Department of Justice’s new Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, launched on May 19, 2025, and why it should be on the radar of every pharmaceutical and medical device company. Under this initiative, the DOJ plans to use the False Claims Act (FCA) to pursue organizations that knowingly violate civil rights laws while receiving federal funds—including R&D grants, Medicare/Medicaid payments, or other government contracts. The discussion highlights...