Civil and criminal government investigations as well as congressional scrutiny related to the COVID-19 related grant and loan programs are expected to increase significantly in the coming months and years. Mintz’s COVID-19 Compliance & Enforcement Defense Task Force is closely monitoring and advising clients on the evolving COVID-19 relief programs, including those created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). In addition to monitoring the fast-paced evolution of these COVID-19 relief programs, we are continually assessing the criminal and civil enforcement actions that recipients of COVID-19 relief funds may face, including substantial risk under the False Claims Act (FCA) and various criminal laws.
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