Covington & Burling LLP, False Claims Act | Chambers USA Profile

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Chambers Review

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False Claims Act - USA - Nationwide

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Combining deep and wide-ranging regulatory expertise with a renowned white-collar practice, Covington's FCA team is consistently noted for its ability to handle the entire spectrum of whistle-blower matters. It regularly provides counsel to market-leading clients in the pharmaceutical, life science and defense industries.

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Work Highlights

Covington & Burling represented Allergan in qui tam litigation focused on alleged violations of the FCA.

Strengths

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The Covington team has done an incredible job in taking information and distilling it down to the critical points.

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They are very fine lawyers, substantively knowledgeable and very detailed-oriented. They are also very practical and the quality of the work is top-notch.

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The Covington team has done an incredible job in taking information and distilling it down to the critical points.

False Claims Act respondent
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They are very fine lawyers, substantively knowledgeable and very detailed-oriented. They are also very practical and the quality of the work is top-notch.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ethan M Posner

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Ethan Posner has developed a strong reputation for his defense of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, and has particularly notable expertise in the Anti-Kickback Statute.

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Matthew J O'Connor

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Matthew O'Connor has an impressive record representing major clients in the life sciences sector.

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Peter B Hutt II

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Peter Hutt has considerable expertise in handling complex FCA investigations for government contractors.

He is an extremely smart, thoughtful and creative FCA lawyer. He is a great strategist and really understands what is going on in enforcement.

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Ethan M Posner

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Matthew J O'Connor

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Peter B Hutt II

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