CCT Enforcement and Penalties 2

Question 1

Under the False Claims Act, what is the minimum civil penalty per false claim submitted to the federal government?

Accepted Answer

$13,946

Answer

$500

Answer

$2,500

Answer

$50,000

Question 2

A qui tam relator under the False Claims Act who brings a successful lawsuit on behalf of the government is typically entitled to what percentage of the government's recovery when the government intervenes?

Accepted Answer

15-25%

Answer

5-10%

Answer

30-40%

Answer

50%

Question 3

Which federal agency primarily enforces the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) regarding bribery of foreign officials?

Accepted Answer

DOJ and SEC jointly

Answer

FTC and FCC jointly

Answer

Treasury and State Department jointly

Answer

FBI alone

Question 4

What is the legal doctrine that allows courts to hold a corporation criminally liable for the acts of its employees committed within the scope of employment?

Accepted Answer

Respondeat superior

Answer

Vicarious immunity

Answer

Corporate veil

Answer

Strict liability

Question 5

Under OSHA's penalty structure, what category of violation carries the highest maximum penalty per violation?

Accepted Answer

Willful

Answer

Other-than-serious

Answer

Serious

Answer

Repeat

Question 6

A company voluntarily discloses an FCPA violation to the DOJ before an investigation begins. What is the most likely benefit of voluntary disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A presumption of declination or reduced penalty

Answer

Complete immunity from prosecution

Answer

Guaranteed deferred prosecution agreement

Answer

Reduction of penalties to zero

Question 7

In the context of enforcement, what does a 'consent decree' represent?

Accepted Answer

A court-enforceable settlement agreement between a regulator and a company

Answer

A criminal conviction entered without trial

Answer

An internal compliance commitment with no external oversight

Answer

A temporary restraining order against business operations