SKIP TO
CONTENT
Philips Recalled CPAP, Bi-Level PAP, and Mechanical...
featured news
December 27, 2013
False Claims Act Legal News
Prominent U.S. Pharmacy Escapes Price Inflation Lawsuit; Reveals Need for Qui Tam Attorneys
The False Claims Act is a federal statute enacted to prevent and punish fraud in the use of government funds. In other words, it works as a protection for taxpayers and is pivotal in the recovery of billions of dollars each year. Generally speaking, any private individual with firsthand knowledge […]
December 26, 2013
False Claims Act Legal News
Whistleblower Attorneys Allege Unlawful Penny-Swapping Scheme Against Brinks
As we reported yesterday, whistleblower cases can occur pursuant to some of the most bizarre and unexpected fact patterns. Ranging from corporate fraud and insider trading, to food stamp scams and wayward podiatrists, whistleblower cases span the gamut of ways in which crafty scammers work to defraud taxpayers out of […]
December 25, 2013
False Claims Act Information
Uncommon and Obscure Fact Patterns in False Claims Act Cases
The False Claims Act has uncovered, and continues to uncover, a bevy of corporate greed, healthcare deception and dishonest behavior. Many cases involve fraud pertaining to a Medicaid, Medicare, or defense contract. However, every now and then, an FCA case will bring about an unusual fact pattern or involve parties […]
December 24, 2013
False Claims Act Information
The Importance of Whistleblowers – Part Five: Legal Protections the Obligation of Our Laws
Over the past week, we have explored several assertions advanced in a recent report by the National Whistleblowers Center, a non-profit, non-partisan group working to advance the cause of whistleblowers facing workplace retaliation. As we discussed previously, the Chamber of Commerce through its Institute for Legal Reform, presented a view […]
December 23, 2013
False Claims Act Information
Anti-Retaliation Group Presents Report to Congress on Importance of Whistleblowers, Part IV
We have been reviewing some of the acclaims and concerns with the False Claims Act (“FCA”) and its qui tam whistleblower provisions. More specifically, we have reviewed a 2013 report presented to Congress by the National Whistleblower Center (“NWC”), a group dedicated to advocating on behalf of employees facing retaliation […]
December 20, 2013
False Claims Act Legal News
Importance of Whistleblowers – Obstacles & Incentives When Internal Reporting Fails, Part III
In a weeklong series, we have been exploring the assertions set forth in a recent study submitted to Congress by the National Whistleblower Center. The NWC is a non-profit, non-partisan group dedicated to helping whistleblowers stand up against corporate fraud and avoid unfair retaliation from employers. In its report, which […]
December 19, 2013
False Claims Act Information
Importance of Whistleblowers, Part II: Recovery and the Need for a Whistleblower Attorney
Retaliation by an employer can be one of the harsh realities of blowing the whistle on fraud. As we previously reported, the National Whistleblower Center (“NWC”) submitted a 2013 report to Congress on the various effects of workplace retaliation on the likelihood of employees to come forward with allegations of […]
December 18, 2013
False Claims Act Information
Anti-Retaliation Group Presents Report to Congress on Importance of Whistleblowers – Part I
Our nation’s whistleblower laws serve as an indispensable portal to truth, integrity and corporate responsibility. However, there are some downsides to stepping up to report fraud, namely the very possible risk of facing retaliation by an employer. Some retaliation is blatant (e.g., immediate termination) while other forms can be much […]
December 17, 2013
Healthcare Fraud
Hospitalist Company Facing Scrutiny by Department of Justice in Upcoding Case
As you are likely aware, Medicaid and Medicare are federal programs offering health care coverage based on age or financial need. If a healthcare facility is treating a patient with coverage under one or both of these programs, it must submit an invoice for services, which is later reimbursed. During […]
December 16, 2013
False Claims Act Legal News
DOJ Targets Corporate Involvement in Patient Care
One of the most important components of the doctor-patient relationship is the ability of a patient to trust the diagnosis and advice of his doctor. Patients deserve to know that any prescription or course of treatment recommended by a physician is offered with the sincere believe that the treatment is […]
December 13, 2013
False Claims Act Legal News
Recently Unsealed FCA Case Reveals Firearms Fraud
If you take a look at how the False Claims Act got its start, you will uncover a storied history stemming from the American Civil War. In an act vehemently championed by President Abraham Lincoln, the FCA arose amidst widespread fraud against soldiers and units by unscrupulous individuals and corporations […]
December 12, 2013
False Claims Act Legal News
U.S. Attorney’s Office Submits Statement of Interest in Off-Label Marketing Litigation
Under the False Claims Act, companies must engage in honest, law-abiding behavior with regard to any aspect of healthcare to be reimbursed by federal entities like Medicare or Medicaid. For instance, pharmaceutical companies are required to adhere to the provisions of their FDA approvals when marketing drugs to physicians and […]
schedule a free consultation
"*" indicates required fields
By clicking SUBMIT you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and you are providing express consent to receive communications from Berger Montague via calls, emails, and/or text messages.
$50B+
in Settlements & Verdicts
53+
Years of High-Profile Cases
100+
Attorneys Protecting Your Rights
2X
Named “Trial Lawyer of the Year”
50
States in Which The Firm Has Successfully Litigated Cases
On the Cutting Edge of the Profession
Legal Intelligencer
53
Years
