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DOJ Rewrites FCA Playbook Without Retreating From Enforcement
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Fusion42 · 3 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
The DOJ has revised its justice manual to limit the use of sub-regulatory guidance in False Claims Act (FCA) enforcement and formalised a more rigorous dismissal assessment process for qui tam lawsuits, signalling a more balanced approach towards FCA enforcement without reducing enforcement itself.
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You should update your litigation strategy now that DOJ will not rely on agency guidance alone to prove violations and will assess every proposed dismissal in qui tam cases. This change opens a door to contest questionable FCA claims more effectively.
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