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When filing a qui tam action under the False Claims Act and alleging a form of fraud against the government, such as Medicare fraud or government contract fraud, the details of the initial filing will be kept private. These lawsuits are filed under seal. The defendant...
Bid rigging in government contracts is the process of colluding with other businesses in a competitive bidding environment. This can artificially inflate the cost of goods or services. Often, those who are submitting bids are doing so blindly, meaning that they have...
If you are a compliance officer or billing manager who has uncovered healthcare fraud, you may feel an urgent need to speak out. However, the legal process for reporting these issues requires a period of secrecy. This quiet phase is known as filing a case under seal....
Employees have to be able to count on having the safest work conditions possible. This means that safety requirements are met and illegal activities aren’t present in the workplace. For some, the reality at work is that they have to deal with unsafe situations and...
If you work for a company in New York that has a contract with the federal government, you probably signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). This document warns you against revealing confidential company information. While valid, it raises a question: if you uncover...
Whistleblowers help lay bare corruption, fraud and abuse of power. Yet, what many people don’t realize is that the government’s protection for them goes far beyond the well-known laws and reward programs. These safeguards help ensure safety, privacy and fairness once...
As an IT professional, you hold the technical keys. You know precisely what your company’s government contracts demand for cybersecurity. More importantly, you see the gap between those requirements and what is actually happening. When you realize your employer is...
What evidence strengthens a New York whistleblower case? Speaking up about possible wrongdoing tied to a government contract can feel uncertain. You may notice conduct that raises concerns about public funds, safety or compliance, yet you may wonder whether anyone...
There are several scenarios in which employees may need to act as whistleblowers. When people become aware that their employers have violated the law, they may report the misconduct that they witness either to authority figures within the company or regulatory...
Uncovering fraud can feel like standing alone in a storm. But if you are a whistleblower in New York, the law gives you a way to speak up and seek justice without losing protection. You can file a qui tam case under the False Claims Act to report fraud against the...