DOJ Announces Significant Changes to Justice Manual Concerning Dismissal of FCA Qui Tams and the Issuance and Use of Sub-Regulatory Guidance

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Jones Day – On September 18, 2026, the Department of Justice ("DOJ") announced revisions to the Justice Manual regarding: (i) when and how DOJ decides whether to move to dismiss a whistleblower's False Claims Act ("FCA") qui tam suit; and (ii) DOJ's issuance and use of agency guidance documents in litigation.

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