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Internal and Government Investigations
Members of the Williams Mullen government contracts team have significant experience handling litigation arising from government and internal investigations, both as government and private lawyers. Our lawyers work to understand the nature and scope of government investigations as well as interface with government representatives. We have represented clients in False Claims Act litigation and agency suspension and debarment proceedings and a wide variety of litigation arising from government investigations.
Members of the Williams Mullen government contracts team have significant experience handling litigation arising from government and internal investigations, both as government and private lawyers. Our lawyers work to understand the nature and scope of government investigations as well as interface with government representatives. We have represented clients in False Claims Act litigation and agency suspension and debarment proceedings and a wide variety of litigation arising from government investigations.
Representative transactions include:
- Negotiated with the Army and other military agencies for the successful removal of suspension arising from a false claims investigation imposed on a freight forwarder. Also achieved temporary restraining order against government agencies from imposition of suspension proceedings.
- Successfully resolved government-filed civil false claims against a major transportation contractor. Represented a joint venture (foreign corporation and Midwestern corporation) and defended against a government action alleging that the JV filed false claims concerning a large AMTRAK contract. Successfully resolved over $500 million dollars in claims while avoiding criminal action and adverse administrative actions, including suspension and debarment. Authored compliance plans approved by DOT.
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