
Jane defends clients facing government investigations. She specializes in qui tam litigation arising from alleged violations of the federal False Claims Act (FCA), Administrative False Claims Act, or state false claims act corollaries; the Stark Law; and criminal and civil violations of the anti-kickback statute. Jane’s experience includes negotiating and structuring global settlements with the US Department of Justice and its US Attorneys’ Offices and state Attorneys' General Offices as well as corporate integrity agreements with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General.
Jane also defends clients in consumer protection and unfair or deceptive trade practices investigations initiated by federal and state agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission and state Attorneys’ General Offices. Jane helps clients navigate the potentially conflicting health care regulatory, privacy, and consumer protection laws implicated in such investigations while prioritizing overall business strategy.
Jane counsels clients in the cannabis and hemp industries regarding licensing, compliance, and regulatory matters.
Recent victories to which Jane has contributed include:
- Successfully defended a national laboratory against a whistleblower’s qui tam complaint.
- Defense verdicts on summary judgment in multi-jurisdictional product liability disputes involving FDA-approved pharmaceutical drugs and assay test development.
- Defense verdict on partial summary judgment in a bet-the-company case involving a dispute between the majority owner of a multi-billion dollar company and private equity investors.
Jane also maintains an active pro bono practice, succeeding on an appeal before an administrative law judge and securing social security benefits for her client. Jane has also appeared in family and probate court on behalf of her clients in guardianship and custody matters. Most recently, Jane’s pro bono practice has focused on social justice efforts, including participating in CORI sealing clinics and conducting research specific to assisting individuals with criminal records in understanding their public housing options. Jane also participates in the Lawyers Clearinghouse Legal Clinic for the Homeless, through which Mintz attorneys provide legal representation to residents of Boston-area homeless shelters.
Jane served as a Special Assistant District Attorney in Framingham, Massachusetts, trying multiple cases to victory for the prosecution.
While attending law school at night and working full time for the State Auditor’s Office, Jane was the winner of the National Moot Court New England Regional Competition and the two-time winner of the Tom C. Clark Appellate Advocacy Competition. She also served as Comment Editor of the Suffolk University Law Review. She graduated first in her class from Suffolk Law’s evening program.
viewpoints
Co-Owner of Clinical Trial Company Pleads Guilty to Obstruction of Justice in Connection with Falsification of Clinical Trial Data
January 18, 2022 | Blog | By Jane Haviland, Joanne Hawana , Kate Stewart
Panel Discussion Among Government Lawyers Provides Key Insights into the Future of FCA Enforcement
June 1, 2021 | Blog | By Jane Haviland, Samantha Kingsbury, Karen Lovitch
FDA Releases Ambitious Action Plan for Further Reducing Children’s Exposure to Toxic Elements from Foods
April 28, 2021 | Blog | By Joanne Hawana , Jane Haviland, Caitie Hill
FDA’s Biologics Inspections in the (Negative) Limelight: Will Congress or Executive Leadership Take Action?
April 8, 2021 | Blog | By Jane Haviland, Joanne Hawana
Health Care Enforcement Update: Covid-19 Fraud Cases Brought By DOJ And Private Plaintiffs
March 31, 2021 | Blog | By Grady Campion, Jane Haviland, Karen Lovitch
HHS Finalizes Highly Anticipated Final Rules Amending Anti-Kickback Statute and Stark Law Regulations, Part II: Beneficiary Inducement
December 1, 2020 | Blog | By Karen Lovitch , Rachel Yount, Jane Haviland
Acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Rabbitt Announces 57 Charged with PPP Fraud in Remarks Delivered at PPP Fraud Enforcement Press Conference
September 25, 2020 | Blog | By Jane Haviland, Brian Dunphy
OIG Approves Discount Medical Plan Referral Arrangement
July 6, 2020 | Blog | By Theresa Carnegie, Jane Haviland
COVID-19 Relief Programs: The Anticipated Wave of False Claims Act Cases and Oversight Agency Enforcement Activities
July 2, 2020 | Blog | By Brian Dunphy, Geoffrey Friedman, Caitie Hill, Jane Haviland, Karen Lovitch
COVID-19 Relief Programs: Mitigating and Responding To Enforcement Risk
June 22, 2020 | Blog | By Brian Dunphy, Jane Haviland, Nicole Henry, Karen Lovitch
News & Press
Cannabis Ruling Lights Path For Bankruptcy Protection
April 16, 2024
Ruling Casts Shadow On Cannabis Employees' Ch. 13 Relief
February 16, 2023
Associates Jane Haviland, Kathryn Droumbakis, and Rachel Sposato co-authored an article published by Law360 discussing bankruptcy relief for employees in the cannabis industry.
podcasts
Health Law Diagnosed – New Year's Gratitude
February 3, 2025 | Podcast | By Bridgette Keller, Alison H. Peters, Samantha Kingsbury, Theresa Carnegie, Joanne Hawana , Abdie Santiago, Stephnie John, Pamela Polevoy, Karen Lovitch , Jean D. Mancheno, Deborah Daccord, Rachel A. Alexander, Jane Haviland, David Gilboa, Kathryn Edgerton, Hassan Shaikh, Madison Castle, Laurence Freedman, Priyanka Amirneni, Samantha Hawkins, Tara E. Dwyer, Rachel Yount, Sophia Temis, Xavier Hardy
Host Of Counsel Bridgette Keller invites the Mintz Health Law team to reflect on what they’re grateful for as they prepare for the year ahead. Hear from a dynamic group of Members, Of Counsel, and Associates as they share their perspectives on what’s coming up over the horizon.
Health Law Diagnosed — Mintz Health Law Team: Reflecting on What We Are Grateful For
February 5, 2024 | Podcast | By Bridgette Keller
As the Mintz Health Law team welcomes the beginning of 2024, many of its members take a moment to reflect on the exciting growth of the Health Law Practice, opportunities to partner with clients on complex legal issues, and the celebration of numerous milestones.
Mintz Health Law: What We Are Grateful For
January 11, 2023 | Podcast | By Bridgette Keller
Bridgette Keller speaks with the Mintz Health Law team about what they are grateful for as they look back on a year of client service, mentorship, and working together as a team.
Events & Speaking
Healthcare Regulatory Considerations for Patient Incentives: AKS and CMPL Compliance, Safe Harbors, Exceptions
Strafford CLE
Virtual Webinar

Enforcement and Data Analytics
ABA 32nd Annual National Institute on Health Care Fraud
Caesars Palace

Publications
- Co-author, Crackdown on COVID-19 Testing Fraud Continues, Published by G2 Intelligence (2024)