A government contractor provides goods or services to the government under a contract. This can be anything from building roads to supplying military equipment. If they overcharge or give the wrong price for their goods or services, employees of that company can take...
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At Fischer Legal Group, we help clients aggressively pursue justice in qui tam cases.
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Month: August 2023
What are examples of provider and recipient Medicaid fraud?
Committing Medicaid fraud is a severe crime that can impact the usage of public funds. This type of fraud can divert financial resources from vulnerable residents who rely on Medicaid for healthcare. Because of its significant impact on the community, authorities have...
2 important protections for those filing a qui tam lawsuit
Sometimes, workers may find themselves in a position where they have to make decisions that they fear will damage their relationship with their employer. For example, sometimes workers need to speak up about what they believe to be illegal practices at a business....
Isolation: A silent form of retaliation
Retaliation occurs when your employer does an adverse action, whether directly or through a manager or superior, against you because you performed a protected activity. Protected activities may include reporting misconduct and opposing activities you consider wrong or...
How are qui tam whistleblowers rewarded?
Fraudulent activities against the U.S. government can have devastating consequences for individuals who rely on government programs for their livelihood or health benefits. Fortunately, a qui tam lawsuit can expose such wrongdoing and hold the perpetrators...
What is government contract fraud?
The U.S. government spends trillions of dollars each year on the military, Social Security, health insurance, economic security programs and other related services, goods and programs. They award contracts to government contractors through bid wars and supposedly...
