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KeyBank Pays Nearly $8 Million in False Claims Act Case

Even though we’re approximately six years beyond the first time most Americans heard of the COVID-19 virus, the ripple effects of the pandemic are still being felt. Of course, the Read More

Whistleblower Alleges Hospital Hid Key Emails

Though nearly everyone uses email and other forms of digital communication, maintaining an inventory of what we send and receive is often haphazard. In most cases, this just presents a Read More

Eye Care Clinics Pay More than $500,000 in Medicaid Fraud Cases

Medicaid has rules in place designed to ensure that members of low-income households receive appropriate healthcare. The stability of the system depends on eliminating unnecessary costs so that funds are Read More

Significant False Claims Act Activity Predicted in Health Care, Defense and Importing Industries during 2026

Times and presidential administrations change, but one unfortunate constant is that unscrupulous individuals and businesses keep trying to profit by committing fraud against the government. When this occurs, it is Read More

Government Audit Indicates Millions in Overpayments for Skilled Nursing Services

Skilled nursing facilities provide temporary care for people who need close medical attention following a serious injury or illness. Eligible Medicare recipients can receive coverage for their time in a Read More

Study Shows Massive Benefit to Government from Medicare Whistleblower Payouts

Actions brought by private whistleblowers, sometimes referred as qui tam litigation, have been valuable in the effort to fight fraud against the government. Under the False Claims Act, individuals who recognize instances Read More

Retaliation Against Workplace Whistleblowers Takes Many Forms

Laws at the federal and state levels prohibit retaliation against employees who report fraud, safety violations, discrimination or other unlawful practices. Even so, enforcing your rights after you’ve noted a 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

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

NHTSA Whistleblower Program Rewards People who Report Vehicle Safety Violations

Whistleblower programs are in place at numerous government agencies to guard against various types of fraud. In most cases, these efforts are designed to prevent unscrupulous operators from misappropriating public Read More

Doctor Pleads Guilty in Case Stemming from $35 Million Medicare Fraud

Healthcare is expensive in the United States and doctors who try to beat the system by filing false Medicare claims can often reel in a large amount of money. One 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

Whistleblower Receives $34.5 Million After Termination for Reporting Financial Misconduct

Financial misrepresentations are capable of inflicting devastating damage on unsuspecting investors. Corporate officers and executives are bound to provide accurate information and to clear up any mistakes as soon as Read More

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Medicaid ID Information

There are numerous ways in which an unsuspecting individual can be harmed through identity theft. Organizations and government agencies might also suffer financial losses when personal information is misappropriated. Identity Read More

Cybersecurity Violations Trigger $4.6 Million Penalty for Defense Contractor

Defense contracts are big business. Many companies depend on the funds from these agreements that enable our armed forces to meet their needs. However, these deals impose critical responsibilities on Read More

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