Bloomberg Law Publishes Article by Jennifer Serafyn and Anuj Khetarpal on Responding to DOJ False Claims Act Probes

Bloomberg Law featured an article by Jennifer Serafyn and Anuj Khetarpal, “Quick Response Is a Must When Facing a DOJ False Claim Act Probe.” The piece, published on April 16, 2026, examines how companies should approach Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) issued by the U.S. Department of Justice under the False Claims Act.

The article highlights the increasing frequency and aggressiveness of DOJ CIDs and explains why a company’s actions in the earliest stages of an investigation can shape its ultimate outcome. The authors draw on their experience as former federal prosecutors to outline strategic response options, key early‑stage priorities, and best practices for engaging with the government to mitigate risk and narrow the scope of an investigation.

Serafyn and Khetarpal underscore the high stakes and the importance of early decision‑making, noting:

“How a company responds in the first 30 days after receiving a CID often matters more than the merits of the underlying allegations themselves. Those early decisions frequently determine whether an investigation narrows, escalates, or ends.”

The full article is available here.