Customs Fraud, Part 2: The False Claims Act
CBP officials do not routinely inspect imported products to ascertain whether any of the information provided by the importer is accurate, so whistleblowers are crucial.
Customs Fraud, Part 1: An Overview of the Importation Process
The task of U.S. Customs & Border Protection is daunting, processing more than 91,000 containers carrying nearly $10 billion of products -- every single day.
Understanding and Preventing the Psychosocial Impacts of Whistleblowing, Part 2
Retaliation is a serious life disruption, but whistleblowers can create their own sense of restorative justice.
Understanding and Preventing the Psychosocial Impacts of Whistleblowing, Part 1
Whistleblowing can be an isolating and stressful endeavor, particularly when whistleblowers are subjected to retaliation.
Protecting Tax Whistleblowers: The Anti-Retaliation Protections of the Taxpayers First Act
The Taxpayers First Act incorporates important whistleblower friendly and protective aspects for those reporting internally and externally.
Whistleblowers Can Call Out State and Local Tax Violations, But Only in a Few Jurisdictions
State tax whistleblower opportunities exist in New York, DC, Illinois, Maryland, Indiana, Rhode Island, Delaware, Hawaii, Nevada, New Hampshire, and Guam.
STATEMENT: TAF Coalition President on New GAO Fraud Report
“This first-of-its-kind estimate should redouble efforts to fight fraud by empowering whistleblowers and bolstering enforcement programs.”
Fraud is Not a Cost of Doing Business: Deterring Fraud Through the False Claims Act’s Penalties Provision
Nationwide, courts have asserted penalties are harsh because they are intended to deter fraud by punishing those who cheat the government.
The DOJ Is About to Launch a Whistleblower Rewards Program. Here Are Three Key Policies to Incentivize Whistleblowers
The DOJ has an opportunity to create a world class whistleblower program and achieve enforcement priorities, and here are three key policies to incentivize whistleblowers.
Fraud is Not a Cost of Doing Business: Deterring Fraud Through the False Claims Act’s Trebling Provision
Through past successes, a soaring number of tips, and robust retaliation protections, the SEC Whistleblower Program has set itself up for success in 2024 and beyond.
