$8.1M False Claims Act Settlement Underscores EO 14173 Risks: Noncompliance Now Carries a Heavier Price

March 25, 2025 — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced an $8.1 million settlement with Evolutions Flooring Inc., a California-based importer of multilayered wood flooring, and its owners, for violating the False Claims Act (FCA). The company was accused of knowingly evading millions in customs duties on imports from China, providing false information…
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March 24 Marks a Turning Point in Enforcement: EEOC Hits Hard, OFCCP Reloads with New Director

On March 24, 2025, the landscape of workplace compliance took a sharp turn. In one day, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced three major enforcement actions, totaling over $1 million in settlements, while the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) appointed Catherine Eschbach as its new director. This alignment is more than…
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