Michael Branca, Co-Managing Partner of P&A’s Washington D.C. office, Abby Bello Salinas, Associate, and Patrick Greene, Jr., Of Counsel, have co-authored chapters in the American Bar Association (ABA)’s False Claims in Construction Contracts, 2nd Edition book.

Patrick co-authored Chapter 3, “Elements of a False Claims Act Violation”. The chapter discusses:

• Direct False Claims Act Liability
• Fraudulent Inducement Liability
• “Reverse” False Claims Liability

Michael and Abby wrote Chapter 12, “Corporate Compliance and Ethics Programs for Construction Enterprises”. The chapter discusses:

• What Is “Compliance”?
• Why Should Construction Contractors Be Concerned?
• Federal Laws That Punish Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
• How Does the Government Discover Violations?
• Elements of a Successful Compliance Program
• Benefits of an Effective Compliance Program
• What to Do When a Compliance Program Uncovers Wrongdoing or a “Whistleblower” Reports Fraud, Waste, or Abuse

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