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Over 20 Years Standing Up For Whistleblowers In Nationwide Fraud Litigation
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...
Exposing a wrongdoing within a government is a brave act. However, it is not uncommon for whistleblowers to face retaliation from various parties. This can be intimidating and stressful, making you feel anxious and scared. If you are a government whistleblower facing...
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...
The government takes fraud accusations very seriously. In some cases when defense contractors are accused of fraud, it is whistleblowers who brought the issue to light. Exactly how much information the whistleblower provides to the government will differ from case to...
There is a certain nobility when a person chooses to put themselves in jeopardy professionally and sometimes personally by reporting on what they know. Considering what they will be confronted with, there are facts about being a whistleblower they should be aware of...
Millions of Americans, particularly the elderly and disabled, rely on the critical support Medicare provides. However, this essential service is under constant threat from fraudulent activities. Medicare fraud drains valuable resources away from those who need them...
During the course of their employment, individuals may come across unethical, unlawful and unsafe practices. In such instances, workers are often faced with a host of dilemmas. Do they report the issue? If so, then who do they turn to? What happens if they choose to...
As a reader of this blog, you are likely familiar with federal whistleblower protection. Whistleblowing stands as a cornerstone for upholding accountability and ethics within the federal sector. It entails employees reporting suspected malpractices, like violations of...
Witnessing corporate misconduct in New York can lead to a dilemma. Do you speak up, risking potential retaliation, or stay silent and let the issue fester? Fortunately, New York has robust whistleblower protections, empowering employees to report wrongdoing. But,...