DOJ Nominee Barr Walks Back FCA Stand, But Not Entirely

In a follow-up Insight, Sidley lawyers say DOJ Attorney General nominee William Barr’s testimony at his confirmation hearing may have appeased some but leaves open the possibility that DOJ will continue moving to dismiss whistleblower cases that do not advance government interests. In addition, a new petition to the Supreme Court is again asking the question of whether the qui tam provisions are constitutional.