Law360, New York ( August 25, 2015, 9:45 AM EDT) -- The civil False Claims Act requires that a qui tam plaintiff, or relator, file any complaint under seal and serve the government with a copy of the complaint "and written disclosure of substantially all material evidence and information the person possesses."[1] The complaint may remain sealed for a period of at least 60 days while the government investigates the allegations and determines whether it wishes to intervene in, and proceed with, the case.[2] If the government decides not to pursue the case, the relator may proceed with the action on its own.[3]...
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