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FinCEN Head Details Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Program

Over the last couple of decades, technology and worldwide commerce have triggered numerous new methods of money laundering for individuals and companies looking to hide the proceeds of illegal activities. Read More

Supreme Court Says Retaliatory Intent Not Necessary for a Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblower Action

Rooting out financial fraud can be extremely difficult. Congress established the Sarbanes-Oxley law to serve as a powerful tool in this effort. The legislation included protection for whistleblowers who reported Read More

Qui Tam Whistleblowers Receive More than $4 Million for Reporting Medical Billing Fraud

An old axiom says that doing good is its own reward. In many ways, that can be true. Knowing that you’ve corrected something that was harming people can be incredibly Read More

Whistleblower at Baylor Hospital Triggers $15 Million Settlement for Overlapping Surgeries

Patients typically meet with the surgeon who is performing their procedure prior to the operation. Afterward, the doctor updates the patient and their family about the results. Often, individuals and Read More

CFPB Says Some Nondisclosure Agreements Might Violate Laws Protecting Whistleblowers

Though substantial legal protections exist for employees who report misconduct they notice while on the job, companies still seek ways to keep conscientious individuals quiet. One potentially illegal tactic that Read More

When it’s Time to Blow the Whistle on Workplace Misconduct

Workplace misconduct can take many forms, from fraud and embezzlement to harassment and safety violations. No matter how careful or discreet someone might be about their improper behavior, there usually Read More

Whistleblower Suit Against Medical Device Company Allowed to Proceed

The recent whistleblower decision in Witkin v. Medtronic Inc. has cast a spotlight on the intricate interplay between employee rights, corporate accountability, and ethical conduct within the medical device industry. Read More

Qui Tam Lawsuit Triggers $1.5 Total Payment by Owners of Skilled Therapy Provider

After reporting fraud committed by a company providing treatment for muscle pain, a whistleblowing former employee can receive a share of the $1.5 million paid to the government by the Read More

Who Can Be a Financial Fraud Whistleblower?

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has a Whistleblower Program that provides valuable assistance in the battle against financial fraud and offers payments to individuals whose reports result in monetary Read More

Home Health Care Whistleblower Case Results in $600K Settlement

The home health care industry frequently generates examples of serious fraud on the government. Work is performed inside private residences, often for clients who lack the ability to communicate regarding Read More

Treble Damages Under the False Claims Act

Acting as a whistleblower when you’ve observed fraud targeting government programs and contracts can seem intimidating. Many people unfortunately choose to not to rock the boat and let misconduct go unreported. Read More

DOJ Announces New White-Collar Crime Whistleblower Program

Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) unveiled a groundbreaking whistleblower initiative aimed at fortifying integrity and accountability within our nation's institutions. Spearheaded by Lisa Monaco, the Whistleblower Program marks a Read More

What Is a Qui Tam Action?

Qui tam actions, with a name derived from a Latin phrase meaning "he who sues for the king as well as for himself," serve as a powerful tool in combatting Read More

Preserving Communications from Workplace Messaging Apps Can Be Critical to a Whistleblower Claim

With each new advance in communications, the legal landscape changes. Where many lawsuits involving improper workplace conduct used to hinge on telephone conversations, now many employees go all day without Read More

Qui Tam Case Involving Medicare Fraud Results in $2.1 Million Settlement

Massive government healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid lack the resources to catch every instance of fraud that victimizes taxpayers and makes it more difficult to serve beneficiaries. However, Read More

D.E. Shaw Pays $10 Million for Anti-Whistleblowing Language in Employee Agreements

Under the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), financial institutions cannot prevent their employees from contacting the SEC regarding improper activity they recognize as part of their work. Read More

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