As we've previously written on this blog, whistleblower or Qui Tam litigation is a means for those who have inside information regarding fraud to file a claim on behalf of the government. Qui Tam litigation allows whistleblowers to assist in holding the offending...
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Month: May 2017
Coming forward with a qui tam action could land you an award
In some cases, doing the right thing can put you in an awkward position. Situations that could severely impact your employment may make you second guess whether you should report the wrongdoing you have noticed. However, not providing information could potentially put...
What exactly is a Qui Tam lawsuit?
If you've become concerned that your employer or a coworker is committing Medicaid or Medicare fraud, you may have done online research and come across the term "Qui Tam." Many times, employees discover cases of fraud are handled internally by Qui Tam lawsuits. In...
Government joins lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group
When someone blows the whistle on a company, the United States government has a right to step in and move forward with the case. In a recent lawsuit against UnitedHealth Group (UHG), the government has decided to do just that. The lawsuit, reported on May 2, states...
What is Lincoln’s law, and how did it come about?
One law that you may not be aware of but that has a major influence on the United States is Lincoln's law. This was the foundation for the current False Claims Act, an act that now plays a consistent role in U.S. history. A case, identified as Universal Health...
