Eastern District of Virginia rules that Blackwater/Academi cannot arbitrate False Claims Act retaliation claims

Lexology March 15, 2013 On Wednesday, the Eastern District of Virginia declared an arbitration provision in an independent contractor agreement unconscionable, clearing the way for two plaintiffs to bring their False Claims Act (FCA) retaliation claims in Federal court. The plaintiffs were two firearms instructors previously employed by Academi Training … Continue reading →