HCBA Lawyer Magazine Vol. 28, No. 2 | Page 25

Construction Section Luncheon/CLE On September 21, Brian Albritton with the firm Phelps dunbar LLP gave an overview to the Construction Law Section on the topic “False Claims Act: Recent Trends and Reducing Risks of whistleblower FCA Suits in the Construction industry.” He covered FCA trends and recoveries; elements of claims; sanctions for violations; FCA investigative powers; and examples of construction fraud prosecuted under FCA. The section would like to thank its luncheon sponsor: Construction defect Professionals. NOV - DEC 2017 | HCBA LAWYER 23