Resolved False Claims Act Investigation Over Alleged Undeclared Import Duties
Successfully resolved a Department of Justice False Claims Act investigation against a yacht-sales company over alleged underdeclared import duties. After our presentation on the underlying regulations and duty calculations, DOJ closed investigation, declined to intervene in the qui tam complaint, and prevailed upon relator's counsel to voluntarily dismiss the underlying lawsuit.
Defended Luxury Yacht Sales Company in False Claims Act Investigation
Represented a luxury yacht sales company in successfully resolving a False Claims Act investigation triggered by allegations of import duty underpayment. Following civil investigative demands from the Department of Justice and involvement of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, our strategic advocacy included educating government attorneys, including the associate chief counsel for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on the proper application of complex import tax regulations and duty calculation methodologies. The comprehensive defense resulted in the government declining to intervene in the qui tam complaint and the relator voluntarily dismissing the underlying sealed lawsuit with minimal business disruption for the client.
Conducted an Internal Investigation of a Global Company Located in Over 70 Countries
Conducted an internal investigation of a global company regarding certain tax practices in over 70 countries and resolved related issues with all foreign jurisdictions.
Conducted an Internal Investigation Regarding State Tax Discrepancies
Conducted an internal investigation of a global company regarding certain state tax discrepancies and resolved related issues with regulatory authorities.
Internal Investigation of a Financial Issues Whistle-Blower Complaint
Conducted an internal investigation for a global business advisory firm stemming from a whistle-blower complaint regarding financial issues.
Represented a Healthcare Company in a DOJ Investigation
Represented a healthcare company in Department of Justice’s investigation of alleged False Claims Act and Anti-Kickback Statute violations.
Resolved Issues with State Regulatory Authorities During an Internal Investigation
Conducted an internal investigation of an insurance company regarding certain investment issues and resolved related issues with several state regulatory authorities.
Served as Counsel to Former Secretary of Defense in Independent Review of Regulatory Processes
Served as counsel to former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen in connection with his independent review of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s regulatory processes surrounding potential mining development in Bristol Bay, Alaska.
Superfund Site Cost Recovery/Allocation Action
Prosecuted a cost recovery/allocation action against several potentially responsible parties related to the Providence, Rhode Island Superfund site on behalf of a large power tools manufacturer in the District of Rhode Island.
