Our Los Angeles based employment attorneys report that there has been an uptick in the number of retaliation claims by whistleblowers. One instance is an abuse claim made against theRead MoreAs 2016 Draws to a Close, Retaliation Claims by Whistleblowers Rise Against Such Institutions as the Veterans Affairs and Wells Fargo
$300,000 Whistleblower Settlement Added to U.S. Department of Justice’s $2.9 Billion in 2016
Another week brings with it a number of newly revealed Whistleblower Qui Tam lawsuit settlements. This time, it is a dental company settling with the government for more than $300,000Read More$300,000 Whistleblower Settlement Added to U.S. Department of Justice’s $2.9 Billion in 2016
Just in time for the holidays, the U.S. Justice Department Reports that it Paid-Out $519 Million to Whistleblowers in 2016
As many of our clients know, reporting your company’s fraudulent activity or even seemingly fraudulent actions such as over-billing for lower level services, avoiding payments owed to the government, orRead MoreJust in time for the holidays, the U.S. Justice Department Reports that it Paid-Out $519 Million to Whistleblowers in 2016
$5.3 Million Dollar Settlement after False Claims Act Whistleblower in Oncology Practice Reports Medicare Fraud
Anyone could, and should, report fraudulent activity by his or her employer. In this case, it was a medical coder at an oncology practice. As result, the oncology medical groupRead More$5.3 Million Dollar Settlement after False Claims Act Whistleblower in Oncology Practice Reports Medicare Fraud
Supreme Court Decision is a Major Victory for Whistleblowers
This week, the highest court in the land sided with whistleblowers and ruled that breaches to the confidentiality (or seal) of a case brought under the False Claims Act (“FCA”)Read MoreSupreme Court Decision is a Major Victory for Whistleblowers
Another Multi-Million Dollar ($20 Million) Whistleblower Recovery Against Giant Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
We are proud to inform our readers that another whistleblower has succeeded in exposing violations at a large corporation. This time it was a single mother taking on one ofRead MoreAnother Multi-Million Dollar ($20 Million) Whistleblower Recovery Against Giant Wyndham Hotels and Resorts
False Claims Act Jury?
Jury trials are required for federal false claims cases unless both the plaintiff and defendant agree to proceed without a jury. An unanswered question is whether a qui tam plaintiff,Read MoreFalse Claims Act Jury?
California Employer Size Matters!
As California’s leading employment law firm, we get hundreds of calls a month from potential clients who work for the largest employers down to “mom and pop” entities. As LosRead MoreCalifornia Employer Size Matters!
Federal False Claims Act
The Federal False Claims Act 37 USC Section 3721 requires public and private recipients of federal funds to return those funds when they are no longer entitled to them. StephenRead MoreFederal False Claims Act
Supreme Court Evaluates Whether Implied or Express Certification of a Violation is Necessary for False Claims Case
One of the most important US Supreme Court decisions interpreting the Federal False Claim Act, 31 USC 3729, is currently under submission. (Universal Health Services, Inc., vs United States exRead MoreSupreme Court Evaluates Whether Implied or Express Certification of a Violation is Necessary for False Claims Case