The Month in Qui Tam Cases (So Far)
The qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act (FCA) allow private citizens to file lawsuits on behalf of the...
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New Research Examines Retaliation Against Police Whistleblowers
A recent USA Today article highlights the dangers law enforcement officers face when they blow the whistle. A follow-up opinion...
WNN, Organizations Urge Passage of Amendment Extending Whistleblower Protections to Government Contractors, Grantees
On November 10, Whistleblower Network News, along with a group of 145 organizations, sent a letter to Congress urging passage...
Two SEC Whistleblowers Receive More Than $15 Million
On November 10, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that two whistleblowers received more than $15 million for...
Hotel Operator and Company To Pay Whistleblower Back Wages, Damages
Following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), All Seasons Hospitality and...
How Can Whistleblowers Fight Wildlife Crime? Experts Explain
On November 10, the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) held a question and...
New York Governor Signs Whistleblower Legislation
On October 28, Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) signed a bill that grants whistleblower protections to employees. Assembly Bill A5144A “specifically...
Whistleblower Receives Over $2 Million SEC Award
On October 29, a whistleblower received more than $2 million for their disclosures which led to successful enforcement actions by...
Duct Cleaning Company To Pay $30,000 To Settle Allegations of PPP Loan Fraud; Whistleblower To Receive Award
A duct cleaning company based in Florida agreed to pay $30,000 in damages and civil penalties to settle allegations that...
Recap: OSHA’s Meeting on Whistleblower Program and Rights of Migrant Workers
On October 13, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) held a virtual public meeting...
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