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Michael G. Scheininger
Michael Scheininger focuses on the defense of business crimes and civil fraud, especially procurement fraud civil false claims (qui tam) and criminal investigations. He regularly advises government contractors on mandatory disclosure.
Mr. Scheininger also focuses his practice on health care fraud. In addition, he represents individuals and entities in investigations alleging offenses in the areas of FCPA, National Security, Public Corruption, Securities (Criminal and Civil Fraud).
- Trial counsel for Fortune 50 aerospace company in false claims act lawsuit alleging defective pricing.
- Representing space technologies company in joint criminal and civil fraud investigations alleging overcharging the government in violation of the FAR and CAS. Although commenced with a search warrant, a criminal case was declined, and the civil false claims act case dismissed by court.
- During four-year grand jury investigation of pharmaceutical company, represented over a dozen top managers in case alleging misbranding in violation of the FDA statute.
- Post-indictment defense of aerospace parts supply company and its two principal owners, each of whom were indicted for export control violations. The case ended with criminal plea and probation for one company principal. Indictment dismissed against company and other principal.
- Represented audit committee of board of directors of government contractor to provide independent assessment of issues related to GSA schedule contracting.
- In unrelated cases, represented employees of medical device, pharmaceutical, and home health care companies in criminal investigations directed out of Boston, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York and pertaining to kickback, off-label marketing, and general fraud allegations.
- Represent an Asian executive in Sherman Act auto parts cartel investigation. Successfully represented European Airline in Sherman Act fuel surcharge investigation.
Memberships and Affiliations
- Georgetown University Law School, Adjunct Professor of Law
- American Bar Association, Co-Chair, DC Subcommittee on Criminal Litigation, Litigation Section
Previous Experience
- Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia
December 20, 2016, Inside Government Contracts
Earlier this month, in State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. v. United States ex rel. Rigsby, the Supreme Court held that the False Claims Act (“FCA or Act”) does not require that a FCA qui tam complaint be dismissed because of a violation of the seal requirement. Writing for a unanimous Court to resolve the...… Continue Reading The post Supreme Court Says False ...
October 8, 2016, Inside Government Contracts
In response to a request from the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) recently reported on the “limited role” that public-private partnerships (“PPP”) play in disposing of and managing the federal government’s “excess or unneeded real property.” Despite recent “[h]igh profile projects” — ...
October 6, 2016, Inside Government Contracts
In the recent bid protest decision of Halbert Construction Company Inc., the Government Accountability Office (GAO) illustrated the breadth of a procuring agency’s discretion in conducting a past performance evaluation. Halbert Construction brought the protest after being excluded from the competitive range, arguing primarily that the Navy unreasonably included ...
Leading Government Contracts Group Joins Covington
May 1, 2015
WASHINGTON, DC, May 1, 2015 — Covington is significantly expanding its government contracts practice with 20 lawyers from one of the nation’s top government contracts groups, including its former chair and leaders in contractor tort liability, bid protests, procurement fraud, trade secrets and employment. The group of five partners and 15 other lawyers from ...
Responding to the Increasing Number of False Claims Act Litigation: What Triggers a DCAA Fraud Referral to DOJ and What to Do When the Prosecutors Come Knocking
11/6/2013, American Conference Institute's 5th Annual Advanced Forum on DCAA Audits
Representing Individuals: To Plead or Not to Plead - What Price Cooperation?
2012, ABA White Collar Institute
2012, ABA White Collar Institute
Fraud Issues in Procurement
August 2010, ABA Section of Public Contract Law, Annual ABA Meeting
August 2010, ABA Section of Public Contract Law Annual Meeting
Changes to the False Claims Act and How They Impact Government Contractors
6/24/2009, Washington Legal Foundation
Investigation of a False Claims Act Case
June 2008, ABA 7th Annual National Institute on Civil False Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforcement
June 2008, ABA 7th Annual National Institute on Civil False Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforcemen
FCPA and the Medical Device Industry: Law, Application & A Voluntary Disclosure Cautionary Tale
November 2007, American Conference Institute
FCPA and the Medical Device Industry: Law, Application & A Voluntary Disclosure Cautionary Tale
November 2007, American Conference Institute
The Expert Witness: Direct & Cross-Examination
April 2006, Washington Council of Lawyers Litigation Skills Training
April 2006, Washington Council of Lawyers Litigation Skills Training
Medical Devices: Law Enforcement Fraud Theories
2005, American Conference Institute's Sales and Marketing of Medical Devices Conference
- Chambers USA, Insurance (2017)
- Washington DC Super Lawyers (2013-2017)
- Georgetown University Law School's Distinguished Adjunct Professor Award