Close Up of Building - Settlements for Justice Department, representing government's veto power

What Jobs Drive Whistleblower Tips to the SEC?

At least one of the top three may surprise you. The Securities and Exchange Commission asks whistleblowers to provide information about their occupation when they submit a tip to the agency. Since 2011, when they launched the Office of the Whistleblower, more than 6500 people have filled out the form in the hopes of putting...

Two People Shaking Hands after False Claims Act Victory, representing Elder Care Fraud

Thank You, Whistleblowers!

Today is National Whistleblower Appreciation Day. We would like to take a moment to thank everyone who has come forward to report fraud and other misconduct over the years. We know that the decision can be a difficult one and it may have unfortunate consequences on your family and career. We thank you for nevertheless...

Dollar banknote on white table, representing whistleblower amendments, insider trading, and whistleblower awards.

E-Rate Funds Not Protected By False Claims Act, According to Fifth Circuit

If you discover fraud in the FCC’s E-rate program, don’t file in the Fifth Circuit. Earlier this month, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals held that E-rate funds are not “provided” by the Federal Government and reversed a lower court decision on that basis. The appellate decision raises serious questions on the viability of qui...

Safety of Nation’s Highway Guardrails on Trial

Safety of Nation’s Highway Guardrails on Trial Bloomberg had an interesting story last month about a whistleblower who claims that an unapproved change to highway guardrails by their manufacturer, Trinity Highway Products, has rendered them dangerous. The trial started on Monday. At the beginning and end of a guardrail, there is a piece designed to minimize damage from...

Interior of United States Capitol rotunda with ornamental dome, an image representing US courts and Attorney General Jeff Sessions

Supreme Court to Decide KBR’s Appeal in False Claims Case

Last week, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in the case of Kellogg Brown & Root Services v. U.S. ex rel. Carter, adding another appeal involving a whistleblower to its schedule in the fall. The petition initiated by KBR asked the Court to review the appropriate statute of limitations and the application of the first to...

Canada to Pay Some Tax Whistleblowers; Australia Report Suggests Rewards

Although the whistleblower programs in the United States gets a lot of attention, the U.S. isn’t the only country to have a program to pay informants about corporate misconduct. Earlier this year, Canada followed the lead of the United States and started offering rewards for tax whistleblowers. The Canada Revenue Agency will pay for tips about international tax...

Bank buildings, representing Citigroup Accused of Spoofing

New York Considers Awards for Bank Whistleblowers

Whistleblowers at banks and insurance companies may have another option to receive compensation for reporting misconduct if legislation written by two New York State Senators is ultimately adopted. Last year, State Senators James Steward (R-Milford) and Joseph Griffo (R-Rome) introduced a bill, S4362, into the New York State Senate to compensate and protect individuals providing information...

Sea of colorful umbrellas, representing insurance coverage and insurance fraud.

Thank You For Your Hard Work, Brandon!

On Tuesday, our associate Brandon Lauria received a fruit basket from a client that he helped. It’s the first that he’s been given for his legal work, but we don’t think it will be his last. In May, Brandon was named a 2014 Pennsylvania Rising Star by Super Lawyers. This is the fourth straight year that he...

Washington DC Capitol Building where whistleblower statutes have been discussed, representing whistleblower protections and the CHOICE Act

Government Intervenes in $100 Million Best Price Lawsuit Against CA.

Last week, the government intervened in a whistleblower lawsuit brought under the False Claims Act against CA Technologies, an IT software provider headquartered in New York. CA is accused of overcharging government customers for software under the terms of its “best price” contract with the General Services Administration. The federal government requires suppliers to give them the...

Grey Concrete Building, representing Serial Whistleblower

SEC Rejects Late Filing of Whistleblower Claim

If you have submitted a tip to the Securities and Exchange Commission, either as an individual or an attorney representing a client, it is crucial that you check the Notices of Covered Actions monthly. The Securities and Exchange Commission has denied another whistleblower claim because the individual did not submit it within the deadline. The denial...

Category: News