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Former Sales Reps Collect Whistleblower Payments in Fentanyl Marketing Fraud Case

Pharmaceutical companies use all types of tactics to increase their sales. On some television channels, it seems like there is at least one ad for a prescription drug during every Read More

Commodities Whistleblower Gets $700,000

If you notice financial fraud as part of your job or in some other capacity, making the effort to report what you’ve found is not just the right thing to Read More

DOJ Expands Scope of Whistleblower Program

Approximately one year after the federal Department of Justice (DOJ) introduced its whistleblower pilot program, new guidance has been released regarding the expansion of efforts to compensate individuals who identify Read More

Whistleblowers Receive Six-Figure Payments in Involving Fraudulent Breast Cancer Tests

Breast cancer is a devastating disease and doctors have emphasized the importance of early testing for decades. While mammograms and other diagnostic procedures are often medically sound, there are also Read More

Senators Aim to Bolster SEC Whistleblower Program

Since its inception as part of the Dodd-Frank legislation of 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) whistleblower program has collected more than $6 billion in penalties and recovered funds. Read More

Pfizer Pays $60 Million in Case Started by Whistleblower

When a multinational corporation is engaging in impropriety involving government funds, sometimes one honest employee can call out the misconduct and gain a substantial benefit by doing so. This is Read More

Supreme Court Upholds Whistleblower Rights Under False Claims Act

Whistleblower cases filed under the federal False Claims Act have been a powerful tool in the fight against companies that commit fraud against the government. In these claims, individuals known Read More

CFPB Issues Guidelines on Unchecked Worker Surveillance Using Artificial Intelligence

Your employer should evaluate you based on the work you do and the way you conduct yourself on the job. This seems straightforward enough, but there have always been cases Read More

Hooters Pays Settlement in Race Discrimination Lawsuit

Most Americans are familiar with Hooters restaurants. The company’s brand is built on its signature wings, televised sports and its waitresses, sometimes referred to as "Hooters Girls." While the outfits Read More

Texas Hospital CEO Pays $5.3 Million Settlement in Lab-Testing Kickback Scheme

People’s lives depend on medical treatment and testing. These matters should be treated with the utmost care and propriety. Healthcare is also a big business however, and there are many Read More

Alleged Carbon-Credit Fraud Leads to Criminal Charges

Many people believe that carbon credits offer a strong incentive to companies that cut down on their greenhouse gas emissions. By taking steps to reduce their impact on the environment, Read More

TD Bank $1.3 Billion Penalty Sets is a New High for FinCEN

The Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposes strict regulations on financial institutions in order to detect and prevent money laundering. Given that financial transactions are often used Read More

Wage-Fixing Case Involving Home Healthcare Workers Moves Forward

Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other home healthcare workers are lifelines to the people they serve. Given their skill and compassion, it seems obvious that they should receive wages Read More

Doctor and Pharmacist Penalized in False Claims Act Case

Medical and pharmaceutical fraud takes many forms. There are many ways to provide an illegal inducement besides cash delivered in a paper bag. As kickback schemes grow more complex and Read More

American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Disability Rights Violations

Americans rely on airlines to stay in touch with loved ones, conduct business-related travel and get to their favorite vacation destinations. Once you buy a ticket, you are entitled to Read More

Whistleblower Report of Fraudulent Medical Bill Coding Leads to $23 Million Settlement

Government-run healthcare systems, such as Medicare and Tricare, depend on honest reporting regarding services provided to patients. While some procedures are fairly straightforward, others are slightly more ambiguous, potentially opening Read More

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