Michael A. Morse to Present at Healthcare Compliance Association’s Healthcare Enforcement Compliance Conference

2025/10/30

On October 30, partner Michael A. Morse will present “Pre-Trial Pleadings, Discovery and False Claims Act Matters,” at the Healthcare Compliance Association’s Healthcare Enforcement Compliance Conference. His presentation will identify the key stages in False Claims Act litigation, including pleadings and discovery, how discovery obligations affect compliance risk and cost, and apply lessons from recent False Claims Act litigation to program documentation. Taking place virtually, this two day conference will bring together leading experts in the healthcare law industry to explore the most pressing and emerging enforcement, litigation, compliance, and regulatory risks. To register, click here. Read More

Gregory A. Mason to Present at Healthcare Compliance Association’s Healthcare Enforcement Compliance Conference

2025/10/30

On October 30, partner Gregory A. Mason will co-present “FCA Liability in Risk Adjustment,” at the Healthcare Compliance Association’s Healthcare Enforcement Compliance Conference. His presentation will provide an overview of the Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment Program, typical issues in FCA cases involving MA risk adjustment and government enforcement priorities and emerging areas to watch in MA risk adjustment. Other topics of the day include criminal and civil opioid enforcement, whistleblowers, compliance in the laboratory industry, and more. Taking place virtually, this two day conference will bring together leading experts in the healthcare law industry to explore the most pressing and emerging enforcement, litigation, compliance, and regulatory risks. To register, click here. Read More

Marc S. Raspanti Moderating panel for Federal Bar Association

2025/11/19

Partner Marc S. Raspanti will be moderating a panel on “Mediation of FCA Cases” for the Federal Bar Association’s Qui Tam Section. Taking place virtually on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 12-1:30PM, this presentation will focus on how Federal and State False Claims Act cases, intervened, non-intervened, partially intervened, along with 3730(H) anti-retaliation cases, are increasingly being resolved through mediation. Also being covered are FCA issues that can be resolved through mediation such as attorney fees, Federal and State claims, relator share, and more. Interested in attending? Register here.   Read More

Pamela Coyle Brecht to Present at Seton Hall School of Law

2025/10/07

On Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, partner Pamela Coyle Brecht returns to Seton Hall University School of Law to present on “The False Claims Act and Dealing With Whistleblowers” for the Fall 2025 U.S. Healthcare Compliance Certificate Program. Taking place in Newark, NJ, students will get the opportunity to hear about Pam’s experience and knowledge on the FCA, relators, whistleblowers, and more. Find more information here. Read More

Ashley Kenny and Barbara Parkes to Present at National Federation of Paralegal Association’s, Inc. 2025 Annual Convention

2025/10/09

On Thursday, October 9, 2025, attorney Ashley Kenny, along with paralegal Barbara Parkes will present “The False Claims Act – Litigation Like No Other Leads to Unique Ethical Issues,” at the National Federation of Paralegal Association’s, Inc. 2025 Annual Convention. Their presentation will provide an overview of the False Claims Act and the unique legal and ethical issues that arise throughout qui tam litigation and will highlight the crucial role paralegals play in navigating the complexities of FCA matters. Taking place virtually from October 9-11, 2025, this three day convention will feature a wide variety of CLE sessions, ranging in topics including AI, remote work, evolving client expectations, and shifting legal regulations. Click here to register. Read More

Marc S. Raspanti to Speak at the 2025 White-Collar Symposium

2025/09/17

Join partner Marc Raspanti and his co-presenters for their presentation “Fraud, Waste, Abuse & The False Claims Act”, at this years White-Collar Symposium hosted by Fox Rothschild. Taking place on September 17, 2025, their presentation will cover the necessary steps for business that receive government funding can take if faced with an investigation and how to prevent it in the future. Join leading practitioners as they share insights on current issues in white-collar criminal defense, government investigations and regulatory compliance. Other topics include the current state of the IRS, the Trump administration, and the structural gaps in the constitutional jurisprudence. Register here.   Read More

DOJ Scores First Homegrown FCA Settlement Against A Private Equity Firm

2025/08/25

Partner Alexander Owens recently authored “DOJ Scores First Homegrown FCA Settlement Against A Private Equity Firm,” for Westlaw Today. Using his knowledge from trying multiple state and federal cases, Alex discusses the details of this groundbreaking settlement and the likelihood of future FCA enforcement against the PE industry. Read the full article here. Read More

23 Pietragallo Lawyers Named in 2026 The Best Lawyers In America and Ones to Watch

2025/08/21

Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP is pleased to announce that 23 lawyers have been named as 2026 The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch. In addition, partner Douglas Rosenblum has been named “Lawyer of the Year” for his work in Criminal Defense: White-Collar in Philadelphia. Best Lawyers recognition is determined entirely through peer review, aiming to reflect the consensus of leading attorneys on the professional excellence of their colleagues within the same region and practice area. The following is a full list of our 2026 honorees: Gaetan Alfano Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Employment Law – Individuals Employment Law – Management Litigation – Labor and Employment Charles J. Avalli Family Law Litigation – Trusts and Estates Trusts and Estates Joseph J. Bosick Commercial Litigation Construction Law Litigation – Construction Pamela Coyle Brecht Health Care Law Qui Tam Law Kerri Lee Cappella Family Law Scott A. Coffina Criminal Defense: White-Collar Mark Gordon Insurance Law Litigation – Insurance Transportation Law Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Kenneth J. Horoho, Jr. Family Law Latia R. J. Hubbard Railroad Law David E. Lamm Product Liability Litigation – Defendants James F. Marrion Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Michael Morse Criminal Defense: White-Collar Richard J. Parks Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/ Insolvency and Reorganization Law Corporate Law Litigation – Real Estate William Pietragallo II Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions – Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Francis E. Pipak, Jr. Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers Marc S. Raspanti Corporate Compliance Law Criminal Defense: White-Collar Health Care Law Qui Tam Law Douglas K. Rosenblum Corporate Compliance Law Criminal Defense: White-Collar – Lawyer of the Year Clem C. Trischler Commercial Litigation Product Liability Litigation – Defendants Robert D. Weinberg Family Law Peter St. Tienne Wolff Commercial Litigation Litigation- Trusts and Estates Mass Tort Litigation/ Class Actions – Plaintiffs Trusts and Estates The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch®: Matthew Barnes Commercial Litigation Quintin DiLucente Commercial Litigation Ashley Kenny Criminal Defense: White-Collar About Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP is a multi-disciplined business and commercial litigation firm headquartered in Pittsburgh with five offices throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and West Virginia from which we serve our clients in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Read More

Pamela Coyle Brecht, Ashley Kenny, and Barbara Parkes Presented at the Delaware Paralegal Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting

2025/06/13

On June 12th, Pietragallo members Pamela Coyle Brecht, Esq., Ashley Kenny, Esq., and Barbara Parkes presented “The False Claims Act – Litigation Like No Other Leads to Unique Ethical Issues,” at the Delaware Paralegal Association’s 2025 Annual Meeting. Their presentation provided an overview of the False Claims Act and the unique legal and ethical issues that arise throughout qui tam litigation. Held in Wilmington, DE, their presentation sparked thoughtful discussion among attendees and highlighted the crucial role paralegals play in navigating the complexities of FCA matters. Attendees were eligible for two CLE credits for the entire program. Learn more here. Read More

An Emerging Opportunity for the States to Revitalize Their State False Claims Act Enforcement

2025/06/09

While the Trump administration replaces all of the United States Attorneys, as well as many senior-level positions at the Department of Justice, stakeholders will soon be able to evaluate civil enforcement priorities under the Federal False Claims Act. The loss of so many subject matter experts in the Department of Justice nationwide will soon become palpable. Meanwhile, the various agencies that investigate these cases have also experienced substantial staff retirements. Since 1986, over $78 billion has been returned to the United States Treasury as a direct result of the federal False Claims Act. Indirect recoveries, which come from task forces built around successful qui tam cases, have recorded even more funds. Moreover, non-intervened qui tam cases brought by private counsel continue to add significant recoveries to the Treasury each year. The executive branch is currently determining where it will focus its resources, priorities, and policy initiatives. Some in the Department of Justice may even be reviewing the efficacy of the qui tam provisions themselves based on recent Supreme Court dicta. However, should these priorities differ from some or all of the states or from past federal prosecutorial priorities, there exists a whole cadre of powerful state false claims act statutes that have been passed in 30 states, one district (Washington, D.C.), and one territory (Puerto Rico). Indeed, some of these statutes have been on the books for almost as long as the federal statute. It is puzzling to some that the rest of the states have still failed to pass their own FCA statutes. Due to the current environment, this may change in the coming years. Unfortunately, there is no centralized reporting of state recoveries like the one the federal government issues annually. States should find a way to collectively report their efforts on a yearly basis. Audit of reported single-case recoveries (e.g., Read More