Quiz – Should You Begin a Whistleblower Case?
If you have witnessed any type of fraudulent activity where your company or organization defrauded the government, military, or health care industry, you may have the required evidence to be a whistleblower. Whistleblowers can be given 10-30% of the award or settlement that comes from their whistleblower case. However, these cases are precarious and require the expertise of an attorney...
GlaxoSmithKline Sued by Former Investigators
Two former investigators have filed suit against GlaxoSmithKline, charging the drug company with intentionally providing false information that resulted in actions that led to wrongful imprisonment.
According to The New York Times, the investigators were convicted of illegally obtaining the private records of Chinese citizens during a routine investigation of a whistleblower within...
Additional Thoughts on Intentional Underbidding as a Violation of the False Claims Act
We wrote on this topic once bofore, but thought it was worth another looks.It is somewhat counter-intuitive to think of underbidding a contract as fraud, and as a violation of the False Claims Act (the “FCA”). Indeed, the FCA was enacted during the Civil War in response to overcharges and other abuses by defense contractors. United States ex rel. Harrison v. Westinghouse...
We’ve Uploaded to Slideshare: All About Being a Whistleblower
A whistleblower is an individual that has information regarding fraudulent activity committed by either an employer or company. Generally, this fraudulent activity is against the government. If you are a whistleblower, it's important to know how vital your role is in putting an end to fraud. To learn more about these types of cases and your role as a whistleblower, check out our new...
Wells Fargo Sued over “Fraud and Reckless Behavior”
Wells Fargo is under fire over allegations that the banking giant opened millions of accounts without first securing customer permission. According to the complaint, Wells Fargo employees used fraudulent and abusive tactics to open roughly 2 million accounts in an effort to maintain sales quotas. Reuters reports that the three plaintiffs involved in this suit allege financial damages brought...
Whistleblower Sues Duke
A whistleblower suit under the federal False Claims Act that, if won, may force Duke to return up to three-times the amount of ill-gotten funds to the government.
False Claims Act lawsuits have not typically been used to target academic institutions, but this trend is shifting as charges of scientific misconduct continue to rise. Duke is now among a handful of Universities that have faced...