Dodging Duties: The Ninth Circuit Affirms an Expansive Application of the False Claims Act

In a key decision with major implications for importers, the Ninth Circuit affirmed that the False Claims Act can apply to customs fraud even where other trade enforcement mechanisms exist. White Collar Defense and Government Co-chair Eoin Beirne, along with Associates Nick LaPalme and Keshav Ahuja, outline what this ruling means for companies and advise on strengthening programs amid rising FCA risk under the Trump administration.