TAF Hosts First Financial Fraud Conference
This month's conference was an opportunity for whistleblower counsel to gather and learn about financial fraud whistleblower programs.
Recent $9.9 Million Visa Fraud Settlement Shows Potential for False Claims Act Cases
These settlements show that whistleblowers can bring qui tam suits under the False Claims Act suits to seek redress for many types of fraud against the government.
Supreme Court Appears Poised to Reverse SuperValu and Safeway Decisions
During the argument today, a majority of the Court appeared inclined to reverse the Seventh Circuit decisions.
The IRS Has More Cash, But Will Their New Plan to Use it Work?
Although the IRS Whistleblower Program is just a piece of the enforcement pie, it’s a critical one and has the potential to dramatically shrink the tax gap in the coming years
Follow the Money: Private Equity Could Co-Opt Supervalu For Greater Profits
Private equity investment in healthcare means that those making decisions do so with a view toward maximizing returns on investment.
The “Golden Age of Grift”: Hasan Minhaj Highlights Financial Fraud Trends on The Daily Show
Two trends—expanded social media use and new cryptocurrency investments—have led to a broad reach for financial fraud.
Whistleblowers Play Key Role in Exposing Medicare Advantage Fraud
While Medicare Advantage was supposed to be a less expensive alternative to traditional fee-for-service Medicare, it’s turned out to be more expensive.
President Biden’s Budget Proposal Highlights the Importance of Combating Fraud on Government Programs
The False Claims Act will play an important role in achieving the priorities set out in the President’s budget, regardless of whether it is adopted.
The Year Ahead: Federal Regulatory Developments to Watch
In 2023, two important developments will be coming from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify the reach of the federal False Claims Act.
States to Watch in 2023
More than two dozen states have their own False Claims Act, and more are attempting to add their own. Here are four of the top states to watch in 2023.
