OSC Says Coast Guard has Addressed Unlawful NDAs which Chilled Sexual Assault Whistleblowing
On June 5, the U.S. Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) announced that the U.S. Coast Guard has taken corrective...
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CityMD Whistleblower Receives $2 Million After Alleging COVID-19 Fraud
On June 7, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $12 million False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with CityMD,...
Advocates Making Final Push to Ensure DOJ Whistleblower Program is a Success
As the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) nears the conclusion of its “90-day policy sprint” to develop a whistleblower awards...
Federal Judge Awards Qui Tam Whistleblower $168,000 in Attorneys Fees
On April 29, a federal judge awarded $168,000 in attorneys fees and costs to a whistleblower who filed a qui...
New Study Shines Light on Chilling Effect of Whistleblower Retaliation
According to a new study, more than 80% of financial professionals who have witnessed or suspected financial crime have chosen...
FAA Reauthorization Act Tweaks Airline Safety Whistleblower Protections
On May 16, President Biden signed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024 into law. The bill, a...
In a First, SEC Awards Whistleblower who Appealed Denial Before Court of Appeals
For the first time, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) awarded a whistleblower after the whistleblower appealed a denial...
DOJ Inspector General Raises Concerns of DOJ and FBI Revoking Security Clearances of Whistleblowers
On May 14, Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General Michael E. Horowitz released a memo sent to the Deputy Attorney...
Nearly $1 Million Settlement Resolves Whistleblower Allegations of Medically Unnecessary Spinal Surgeries
On May 7, U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman announced that two Tacoma hospitals and a former surgeon agreed to pay...
International Anti-Corruption Groups Join in Call for DOJ Whistleblower Program to Follow Best Practices
Since the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced it was engaging in a “90-day sprint” to develop a whistleblower awards...
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