Civil False Claims and Qui Tam Actions is an essential weapon for bringing or defending a qui tam action. This treatise provides comprehensive analysis of the Civil False Claims statute and a balanced approach to every important aspect of case preparation and litigation -- from establishing the merits of a claim to determining the formula for arriving at the qui tam plaintiff's award. Civil False Claims and Qui Tam Actions, cited by the courts, Is clearly and concisely written to: walk you, step-by-step, through each phase of case preparation, from the perspective of both plaintiff-relator and defendant spell out the unique procedural requirements in a false claims action -- from the applicability of statute of limitation rules To The scope of discovery under a 'civil investigation demand' by the federal government explain how to draft a whistleblower complaint collect, organize and interpret the controlling case law direct you To The relevant statutory provisons, rules and regulation that apply To The issues under discussion analyze the legislative history of the False Claims Act and explains why it is essential To The success of a prosecutor's or defense's cause of action and alert you to emerging trends.