ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER An individual living overseas has been awarded over $30 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for providing information on a difficult to detect ongoing fraud. This $30 million award is a...
Category: Whistleblower
Seven False Claims Act Lawsuits Settled for $98 Million
October 1, 2014
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER In August, Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) and Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation along with 119 of their hospitals settled seven False Claims Act lawsuits for $98 million....
Potential Bigger Rewards For Wall Street Whistleblowers
September 24, 2014
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER On Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the New York University School of Law, Attorney General Holder proposed an increase in rewards to Wall Street whistleblowers who report financial fraud. His proposal...
New IRS Whistleblower Regulations Provide Increased Eligibility and Awards for Whistleblowers
September 19, 2014
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER On August 12, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its latest amendments to the IRS whistleblower program. The goal of the changes is twofold: increase participation in the program, and...
Extended Filing Window For Whistleblowers To Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
September 16, 2014
ATTORNEY NEWSLETTER On July 14, 2014, the United States House of Representatives voted to pass the All Circuit Review Extension Act. The bill extended the filing window under the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of...