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Under the False Claims Act, whistleblowers are able to file qui tam lawsuits. In many cases, they are given a percentage of the overall judgment. This often ranges between 15 and 30 percent, giving significant financial incentive to whistleblowers for bringing illegal...
The federal False Claims Act (FCA) aims to combat fraud against the U.S. government by allowing private citizens to file lawsuits on the government’s behalf and share in any recovery. In doing so, these whistleblowers will receive legal protection against retaliation....
The False Claims Act (FCA), mainly known for combating fraud against the government, has been a strong tool for whistleblowers in the health care industry, especially in cases involving Medicare and Medicaid fraud. But aside from the FCA, there are other laws that...
Whether intentionally or not, providing false or misleading information can be harmful. In some scenarios, it can be a serious matter punishable by law, especially if made to defraud the government. The False Claims Act (FCA) has provisions covering these types of...
Cyber threats and attacks are among the U.S. government's most pressing issues today. Despite steady progress, challenges like ransomware and spyware continue to persist. The Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative is one strategy that addresses these issues. It uses the False...
Attorneys Andrea Fischer and Audrey Schechter led the effort to hold Bluestone Physician Services responsible for a pattern of fraudulent claims. The firm’s work has led to a substantial settlement that will recoup lost funds for the US Government, as well as the...
Fraud against government agencies may not seem harmful, but it can significantly impact vulnerable victims. If left unaddressed, these incidents can affect taxpayers and the public, making them prone to financial burdens when resources are insufficient to cover their...
Medical kickbacks involve the exchange of anything of value in return for patient referrals or the purchase, lease or order of goods or services reimbursed by federal health care programs. These kickbacks are often disguised as legitimate transactions, which makes...
Every job comes with its challenges. If you learn about wrongdoing, unethical activity or misconduct at your workplace, the law allows you to bring such activity to the attention of the public. This is known as whistleblowing. However, it’s not uncommon for a...
While it has been modified a bit over the years, the False Claims Act has been in place since the Civil War – because fraud against the government by its contractors is nothing new. Under current legislation, a company that knowingly tries to defraud the government,...