Law.com covered Michael Granston’s Covington arrival where he will be serving as chair of Covington’s False Claims Act Investigations and Litigation practice group.
Michael discussed his background working with the DOJ for nearly three decades and noted that he worked across different administrations, providing "assistance and continuity," especially during transition periods. “That's one of the responsibilities that influenced the timing of my departure from the department,” said Michael. “I was interested in a change and saw the change in administration as an opportunity, a natural opportunity, to make that switch. But at the same time, I felt a responsibility to assist the most recent administration and the new civil division leadership with their transition process.”
Regarding the current presidential administration, Michael stated, “I think we're really seeing the department continue to enforce the False Claims Act, both in the more traditional sectors where the False Claims Act has been used as an enforcement tool, but also in certain new and emerging areas, where the department has also announced its intention to use the False Claims Act as a mode of enforcement,” Michael added.
Michael pointed towards the DOJ’s Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, announced this spring, as an emerging area, which will focus on using the False Claims Act to target diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.
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