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Commodity Whistleblowers Take Home More than $1.8 Million

Fraudulent practices in the commodity market can lead to unjust gains and losses in the millions of dollars. Given the complex nature of this fast-moving field, it can also be Read More

Reportable Misconduct Related to Money Laundering Takes Several Forms

Money laundering is not just a crime in and of itself, but it is also used to conceal other serious criminal misconduct. Given the success of similar programs within various Read More

Tips for Whistleblowers Who Identify Cybersecurity Violations

Companies and governments devote billions of dollars to cybersecurity, but major breaches still occur. To protect personal and confidential information, government contractors often must declare that have taken appropriate measures Read More

Meta Whistleblowers Claim Company Covered Up Risks to Children

Parents, teachers and lawmakers have all expressed serious concerns about the effect social media and other online activity has on children. Industry leaders have pledged to study the possible dangers Read More

Whistleblower Report Leads to $12.4 Million Settlement with Allied Stone in Customs Evasion Case

Global commerce is governed by a highly complex framework of rules. Customs laws, tariffs and provisions designed to protect American companies from unfair trade practices are complicated and fluid. Within Read More

Department of Veterans Affairs Contracts Are Vulnerable to Fraud

For decades, news stories have detailed fraudulent schemes involving Defense Department contracts and government health benefits, such as Medicare and Medicaid. However, one area of the government that involves both Read More

DOJ Announces $4 Million Settlement in Case Involving Falsified Scientific Research

Within the scientific field, allegations of research impropriety are taken very seriously. When the leader of a biotechnology company was accused of falsifying parts of her doctoral dissertation, she was Read More

Whistleblowing Engineer Allegedly Fired After Reporting Automobile Defects

Employees are supposed to speak up when they see something wrong in their workplace. This is doubly true when people could be hurt, or even killed, if the problem is Read More

Rules on Auto Safety Whistleblower Program Are Finally Here

Great advances have been made in automobile safety over the past couple of generations, but defects in manufacturing and design still frequently prompt recalls, and sometimes lead to serious accidents. Read More

DOJ Joins Qui Tam Plaintiff’s Case Regarding CVS Opioid Sales

Drug manufacturers and large pharmaceutical retailers bear significant responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States. However, pinpointing specific instances of misconduct usually requires some inside knowledge. Now, a Read More

Report Says FAA Takes No Action on Most Whistleblower Safety Complaints

In numerous industries, whistleblowers play a vital role in rooting out problems and encouraging ethical conduct. That’s why numerous laws safeguard whistleblowers against retaliation and sometimes offer incentives for individuals Read More

Whistleblowing CFO Collects $6.3 Million in Settlement

High-ranking corporate executives have significant authority, but also a responsibility to do what’s right. It’s been estimated that medical fraud nationwide accounts for $100 billion in losses annually. This type Read More

Texas Medicaid Whistleblowers Receive $37 Million

When whistleblowers file a qui tam claim after identifying fraud against the government, various federal and statutes entitle them to receive a share of the amount recovered. This type of provision exists Read More

“First to File” Rule for Whistleblower Claims is Strictly Enforced

Contracts and other legal documents frequently include language declaring that “time is of the essence.” If you’re aware of fraud against the government and are considering acting as a qui tam plaintiff Read More

As Companies Reverse DEI Policies, What Happens to Whistleblowers Who Objected to Them?

Almost immediately upon taking office, President Trump took various actions to eliminate so-called diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government. This includes revocation of Executive Order 11246, Read More

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