Due to the office's location in the nation's capital, Mr. Machen was frequently responsible for representing the United States in matters of great significance to the entire country, including the successful prosecution of the largest domestic bribery and bid - rigging scheme in the history of federal contracting, and a number of landmark settlements in False Claims Act cases against government contractors, healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies. (wilmerhale.com)
In landmark settlements with one of the country's largest retail mortgage lenders along with two real estate brokerages and a home - loan servicing company, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau alleged that they participated in illegal referral schemes. (washingtonpost.com)