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Understanding the Four Key Whistleblower Statutes Under Federal Law

Our blog often discusses litigation surrounding the False Claims Act, which is the hallmark whistleblower statute in the United States. Enacted during the Civil War, the FCA and its incentivizing qui tam provisions paved the way for other government entities to advocate for Congress to enact similar provisions in their […]

The Effect of the Affordable Care Act Upon the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute

According to the Department of Health and Human Services, the federal anti-kickback statute serves one purpose: to protect patients and the federal health care programs from fraud and abuse by curtailing the corrupting influence of money on health care decisions. As we have reported in the past, this law has proven […]

Vantage Oncology Center to Pay $2 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

In yet another case of unlawful Medicare billing, Vantage Oncology Center has agreed to pay $2 million to settle allegations it defrauded federal healthcare entities including Medicare and Medicaid. This case comes on the heels of a recent mega-settlement by neighbor Omnicare, Inc., a pharmacy services company alleged to have […]

JM Eagle Prepared to Immediately Appeal False Claims Act Verdict

The False Claims Act is a piece of federal legislation, created by Congress in the mid-1800’s, that permits private individuals to file a cause of action on behalf of the U.S. government based on allegations of fraud or misspending of federal tax dollars. As we have reported in the past, […]

LG Chem Agrees to $1.2 Million False Claims Act Settlement

Technology giant LG Chem announced earlier this month that it will pay $1.2 million to settlement claims under the False Claims Act. The settlement, which does not admit wrongdoing or liability, comes as a result of the government’s accusations that the company mismanaged federal funds and provided employees unnecessary benefits […]