Fentanyl Qui Tam False Claims Act Case filed by Young Law Group, P.C. Leads To $9 Million Settlement
Fentanyl Qui Tam Settlement for $9 Million Eric L. Young of Young Law Group, P.C., announced today that private equity firm Belhealth Investment Partners, its
Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund Now The Anti-Fraud Coalition (TAF Coalition)
A New Beginning for The Anti-Fraud Coalition We congratulate The Anti-Fraud Coalition for their new name and their continued fight against fraud! As Erika Kelton,
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Whistleblowers Lead to $24 Million Payout
Plastic Surgery Whistleblowers Secure Large Payout A Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, in collaboration with his son, have agreed to pay $23.9 million to address accusations
SEC Issues Largest Whistleblower Award of $279 Million Dollars to Brave Whistleblower
Largest Whistleblower Award in US History The Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced the largest SEC whistleblower award ever to a whistleblower. Totaling almost $279
It’s Time for Action on HHS Medicare Fraud
“Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.” — Albert Einstein Holding individuals criminally responsible for their
Field Service Technicians Should Receive Overtime in 2023
Field Service Technicians In today’s economy, many providers of cable, satellite, telecommunications, networking, and environmental services employee technicians without paying them any overtime even though
COVID Fraud Scams Needs to be Reported More by Whistleblowers
COVID Fraud on the Rise From March 2020 through January 13, 2023, at least 1,044 individuals pleaded guilty or were convicted of defrauding COVID-19 relief
Congress Increases Incentives for Whistleblowers Reporting Violations of the Anti-Money Laundering Act
Incentives for Whistleblowers The Department of Justice announced that INSYS Therapeutics, Inc. (“INSYS”) has agreed to pay $225 million to resolve allegations that it paid
SEC Increases Tough Scrutiny and Massive Enforcement of ESG Related Disclosures
SEC and ESG Over the past several years, investor interest has increased significantly for products and financial services that focus on environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”)
SEC Issues Impressive $220 Million in Whistleblower Awards in 2022
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that fiscal year (FY) 2022 was the second highest in both the number and dollar amount of
The CFTC Encourages Whistleblowers to Report Information Involving Commodities Fraud
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “Commission”) may not be as familiar as it’s more well known counterpart, the Securities and Exchange Commission, but
TEVA Agrees to Pay $54 Million to Settle McEldrew Young False Claims Act Qui Tam Whistleblower Lawsuit
A $54 Million Settlement Attorney Eric. L. Young announced today that Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Teva Neuroscience, Inc., and Teva Sales and Marketing, Inc. (hereinafter
Retina Institute Settles with Government for $6.65 Million Over Allegations of False Claims Act Violations
On October 2, 2019, Retina Institute of California Medical Group (RIC), along with its former CEO and several physicians, agreed to pay $6.65 million to resolve
DOJ Aggressively Pursues Astounding Health Care Fraud in 2019
In the first half of 2019, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has shown that it intends to aggressively pursue health care providers who
Young Law Group Whistleblower Lawsuit Against INSYS Results in $225 Million Settlement of Allegations Involving Opioid Sales and Marketing Abuses
INSYS Agrees to Global Resolution of Claims Arising from Separate DOJ Criminal and Civil Investigations The Department of Justice announced that INSYS Therapeutics, Inc. (“INSYS”)
The DNA of Medicare Fraud & the False Claims Act
Genetic Testing Laboratory Pays $2 Million to Settle Allegations of Medicare Fraud The Justice Department announced a settlement last month with GenomeDx Biosciences Corp. (“GenomeDx”), a genetic
Alleged Nationwide Kickback Scheme by Teva Pharmaceuticals Heads to Trial
Young Law Group, Philadelphia, PA. Chief U.S. District Judge Colleen McMahon ruled on February 27th that a False Claims Act suit brought by two former
The Hefty High Price of Attempted Whistleblower Retaliation
It is critical that whistleblowers are able to speak up anonymously and without fear of retaliation if they want to raise concerns. Barclays fined $15 Million for