A recent USA TODAY investigation into more than 50 employers across the country that collected $160 million in PPP loans yet nonetheless laid off more than 13,000 workers featured expert analysis from G&G Managing Partner Neil V. Getnick on the potential shortcomings of the PPP program and the ever-present threat of fraud and abuse. “One…
Neil V. Getnick Expert Analysis: FCA Whistleblowers Are More Important Than Ever Before
In its Expert Analysis column, Law360 published Neil V. Getnick’s article, “FCA Whistleblowers Are More Important Than Every Before.” Rebutting a recent column in Law360 about the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services False Claims Act working Group, Mr. Getnick set the record straight demonstrating the critical role that whistleblowers are playing to…
Neil V. Getnick Op-Ed: IGs Need More Resources to Combat COVID Stimulus Spending Fraud
In this Op-Ed published by Government Executive, Mr. Getnick focuses on a recent report from the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration, and the agency’s negative reaction, to demonstrate the need for greater resources to support Inspectors General in the fight against COVID stimulus spending fraud. “The problems at the SBA reflect the struggles…
Neil V. Getnick Provides Expert Perspective in Case of PPP Loan going to U.S. Rep’s Family
A recent article highlighting a $10 million PPP loan that was awarded to a business run by family members of Congressman Ted Budd of North Carolina featured expert analysis from G&G Managing Partner Neil V. Getnick on the ways in which the PPP, and other COVID-19 relief programs, need additional oversight to ward off the…
Neil V. Getnick Quoted in NBC Charlotte Report on PPP Program
G&G Managing Partner Neil V. Getnick was quoted in a NBC Charlotte report on the PPP loan program. According to the report, newly released federal records reveal that nearly a third of the PPP loans awarded in the Carolinas has gone to just 1% of the recipients, including several larger businesses that received the maximum…
Partner Lesley Ann Skillen to Speak at ABA Civil False Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforcement Virtual National Institute
Partner Lesley Ann Skillen will be speaking at the forthcoming American Bar Association Civil False Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforcement Virtual Institute. She will be participating as a member of the Institute’s ethics panel, “Ethical Issues in Qui Tam Investigations.” Ms. Skillen will draw on her rich and varied experience representing qui tam whistleblowers…
Partner Lesley Ann Skillen Presents on FCA Implications of COVID-19 Vaccine and Drug Clinical Trials and Manufacturing
G&G Partner Lesley Ann Skillen is a member of Taxpayers Against Fraud’s COVID-19 Pharmaceutical Fraud Subcommittee, a key component of TAF’s COVID-19 Task Force. During the pandemic, this select group of experienced qui tam attorneys has met weekly to identify and explore breaking developments in the nation’s efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics…
Neil V. Getnick Quoted in ThinkAdvisor Analysis of Congressional Spending Talks
ThinkAdvisor recently quoted G&G Managing Partner Neil V. Getnick on the potential expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program. As Congress debated whether and how to increase COVID-19 relief spending, Getnick called for increased oversight of all future PPP and other CARES Act funding. “Whatever differences of opinion may exist, hopefully providing for robust oversight will…
Neil V. Getnick Quoted in Reuters: SEC Focus During the COVID-19 Pandemic
G&G Managing Partner Neil V. Getnick was quoted in a Reuters article that highlighted the SEC’s increased focus on securities fraud during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Getnick said a broad range of misconduct related to the COVID-19 outbreak, such as loan fraud, price-gouging, counterfeit or substandard medical goods, or healthcare fraud, could potentially find their way…
Neil V. Getnick Quoted in Fast Company: Paycheck Protection Program
G&G Managing partner Neil V. Getnick was quoted in Fast Company’s recent article, “Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness and Safe Harbor Deadline: Here’s the Latest.” Getnick addressed both the practical steps businesses should take now and the protections government should put in place in the future: “Given potential liability, businesses should review the required certifications…