Highlighting Whistleblowers on Patient Safety Day
Medical errors are the eighth leading cause of death in the United States. More people die from medical errors than from motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer, or AIDS.
How the Government Combats Tax Fraud
The state False Claims Acts in Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Rhode Island, and DC all explicitly recognize that whistleblowers can help reduce this tax gap.
How Whistleblowers Can Combat COVID-19 Fraud
Whistleblowers are being called upon, again. This time it is to help recover taxpayer money lost in the new epidemic of fraud.
The Success of The SEC Whistleblower Program
In addition to garnering an increasing number of whistleblower tips, the SEC Whistleblower Program is recovering substantial fines, totaling nearly $4 billion.
On National 401(k) Day, Remember the Role of Whistleblowers
Whistleblowers not only help find fraud and help the SEC protect investors, perhaps just as importantly they provide reason to have more confidence in the markets as a whole.
RELEASE: Taxpayers Against Fraud Offers Suggestions for Improving the SEC Whistleblower Program
TAF offers several suggestions to improve the Program and proposes changes to the Rules that would restore the original intent of the Whistleblower Program.
The False Claims Act Also Protects Former Employee Whistleblowers from Retaliation
When trial courts decide whether you can sue for retaliation after you are fired, this case provides a roadmap to protect whistleblowers.
How the False Claims Act Protects Whistleblowers From Retaliation
Moreover, broad public policy favors allowing retaliation claims to be brought separate from qui tam claims.
The False Claims Act’s Important Anti-Retaliation Protections for Whistleblowers
The False Claims Act provides important protections for whistleblowers who take steps to expose or stop potential fraud on the government.
