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July 18, 2014
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Know Your Rights as a Whistleblower: Workplace Anti-Retaliation Rules
Making the decision to come forward as a whistleblower often takes both courage and gumption. The negative consequences that have faced whistleblowers range from unkindness to threats of violence – and everything in between. For whistleblowers planning to expose fraud in the workplace, many fear that their decision to expose […]
July 17, 2014
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Are State Colleges and Universities Exempt From Access to the False Claims Act’s Qui Tam Provisions?
The heart of the False Claims Act is its qui tam provisions, which allow ordinary private citizens the opportunity to commence a lawsuit against companies alleged to have committed fraud against the government – often exposing widespread fraud by massive corporations. What’s more, the qui tam provisions allow these private […]
July 15, 2014
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UPDATE: U.S. Supreme Court Grants Writ in Closely-Watched False Claims Act Case
The U.S. Supreme Court generally tends to let District and Circuit Courts sort out False Claims Act disputes – it has only opted to review a small handful of cases. However, the closely-watched military fraud case involving defense contractor Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) and its subsidiary, Halliburton, Inc., will […]
July 14, 2014
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What Are the Milestones Leading Up to a Whistleblower Reward?
If you are considering a lawsuit under the False Claims Act, you may be curious as to how these lawsuits typically progress. Whistleblower lawsuits are a unique subset of civil litigation and follow a unique path to resolution. For this reason, it is vital to work with an attorney possessing […]
July 11, 2014
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US Bank to Pay $200 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations
Late last month, banking services company US Bank agreed to repay the government a staggering $200 million amid allegations it misrepresented residential home loans as suitable for insurance when, in fact, the borrowers either did not meet standard underwriting requirements or were not checked for creditworthiness at all. The settlement […]
July 10, 2014
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British-Based HSBC Bank to Settle Allegations of Unlawful Foreclosure Practices
It is not uncommon for lenders to outsource their foreclosure work to law firms and outside attorneys, particularly over the past several years when foreclosures hit an all-time high. However, lenders working with loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) are required to submit accurate and detailed paperwork with […]
July 9, 2014
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California Appellate Court Takes Dim View of Whistleblower Threats
The False Claims Act is a means for helping the government combat fraud. Although violations of the False Claims Act can result in millions – sometimes billions – of dollars in liability for the offending company, a California appellate court held that an employee cannot use the False Claims Act […]
July 8, 2014
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New York Attorney General Files ‘Reverse’ False Claims Act Case Against Two Prominent NY Hospitals
We cover quite a few stories about healthcare fraud cases litigated under the False Claims Act. Most of the time, these cases involve illegal upcoding or billing for services never rendered – two practices which net the government billions of dollars in recoveries and penalties. A concept known as “reverse” […]
July 7, 2014
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Recent Tenth Circuit Decision May Impact Commission-Based Sales Earnings
It is common industry practice within the medical sales field for independent contractors and salespeople to earn a base salary and a percentage of all sales finalized – known as commission-based pay. However, one recent decision out of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit may work to […]
July 4, 2014
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Unique Whistleblower Lawsuit Points Finger at Insurance Company Aveta, Inc.
In today’s whistleblower case, we examine a story involving health insurance company Aveta, Inc. and its ongoing defense of a whistleblower lawsuit brought by former employee Josh Valdez. According to the complaint, Aveta and its affiliated Puerto Rican Medicare Advantage health care plans bilked the U.S. government out of nearly […]
July 3, 2014
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Third Circuit Addresses Ongoing Pleadings Issue – Adopts Less Stringent Standard
When it comes to filing a complaint under the False Claims Act, there exists a split in the law over the level of specificity required in the factual allegations. The issue, which is considered ripe for Supreme Court review, has sharply divided the federal Circuit Courts and has resulted in […]
July 2, 2014
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District Court Examines ‘Strong Public Policy’ Against Counterclaims in False Claims Act Cases
The False Claims Act was originally designed to protect the government and, ultimately, U.S. taxpayers from the abuses perpetrated by unprincipled and fraudulent government contractors. The statute provides a unique remedy for the individual, known as the relator, willing to come forward with the details of fraud and provides up […]featured investigations
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