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A Halloween Scare: Unclaimed Property and State False Claims Act – How to Protect Your Company from a Lawsuit

Overview


Unclaimed property audits can be difficult but unclaimed property lawsuits can be a nightmare. The recent prominence of unclaimed property investigations under state False Claims Acts (aka Qui tam statutes) impacts US businesses across all industries. Join McDermott lawyers for a Halloween webinar focusing on state False Claims Act risks in unclaimed property compliance and the protective steps available to limit this risk.

We will discuss the following topics:

  • How state False Claims Act statutes apply to unclaimed property compliance
  • What current developments in unclaimed property false claims actions can teach companies
    • Delaware – Overstock jury verdict
    • New York investigations
  • How companies can protect themselves against state False Claims Act suits or judgments

For more information, please contact Sonia Rajguru.

McDermott has the right to restrict attendance and may limit participation in this event.

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