Bloomberg Law Quotes Teddie Arnold on DOJ’s False Claims Act Policy Shift

Bloomberg Law quoted Government Contracts partner Teddie Arnold in its article, “Federal Contractor Fraud Defenses Broadened by DOJ Policy Shift.” The piece, published on September 23, 2026, examines recent Justice Department revisions concerning the use of sub-regulatory guidance and the dismissal of meritless whistleblower suits under the False Claims Act — and what the changes could mean for contactors facing fraud allegations.

Discussing opportunities for defendants seeking dismissal of whistleblower suits, Arnold said:

“A contractor’s best shot at getting a dismissal is the declination stage, when the manual requires DOJ to conduct its analysis, so it’s worth getting the argument in early.”

He further noted that:

“The revision could lead to more government dismissal motions, but I’d call it a gentle wave rather than a tsunami.”

The full article is available here.