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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...
Qui Tam cases are a type of a legal action that allows for individual citizens to “blow the whistle” on companies’ bad behavior. A Qui Tam case allows a person or entity to file a claim on behalf of the government against those who may have filed a false or fraudulent...
If you’ve seen illegal activity or misconduct in the workplace that’s wasting taxpayer money, then you might be considering whether you should blow the whistle. Doing so can have several benefits, including protecting taxpayer dollars, stopping criminal activity and,...
Qui tam actions enable a citizen to file a lawsuit on behalf of the government against an individual or a company for criminal acts that defraud the government. This is done under the False Claims Act, which provides specific information about whistleblower actions. A...
Qui tam lawsuits play a crucial role in exposing and combating fraud against the government, and the potential for significant whistleblower rewards serves as a powerful incentive for individuals to come forward. How is that compensation figured? Here are some basics...
The contracting of federal, state and local public works projects is a lucrative business. Many construction firms and their subcontractors turn a handsome profit by bidding on and then completing these public projects. New York taxpayers should remember that, in a...
Do you intend to “blow the whistle” on your employer and report what you believe to be misconduct to the government? Would-be whistleblowers are usually actively encouraged by the government to stay in their positions and keep working as long as they can (so long as...
The decision to escalate suspected illegal activity to the government can be a complex one. A specific provision under the False Claims Act, known as qui tam, allows individuals to take legal action on behalf of the government against fraud. But it is not always...
In an ideal world, everyone would want (and feel free) to speak up if they knew someone was trying to defraud the government. After all, the government’s money is the public’s money – it comes from the taxes people pay. Yet, you only have to see how many people stay...
If you’re aware of defense contractor fraud, overbilling of government contracts, Medicare fraud, or some other wrongdoing involving the government, then you probably feel compelled to speak out. Doing so can be scary, though, given the swift and harsh response you...