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DOJ Establishes Nation-Wide Reporting Process to Report Coronavirus Fraud
On March 20, 2020, Attorney General William Barr announced a nation-wide process for Americans to report fraud in the fight against Coronavirus (COVID19). The Justice Department also confirmed that all U.S Attorneys would “prioritize the investigation and prosecution of Coronavirus-related...
Chinese Officials Admit Poor Treatment of Coronavirus Whistleblower
Authorities in China are apologizing to the family of coronavirus whistleblower Li Wenliang, a doctor who died from the virus after being reprimanded for reporting the severity of the crisis. Chinese investigators are concluding that authorities acted “inadequately” when they...
Idaho Legislation Would Limit Damages in Whistleblower Cases to $370,000
An Idaho bill that would limit non-economic damages in whistleblower lawsuits to $370,000 headed to the state’s governor on Wednesday. The Idaho Senate voted 31-1 to pass the bill. Those opposing the bill say the $370,000 limit would not deter...
Whistleblowers Awarded Over $1 Million After Reporting on City Corruption in Georgia
The Court of Appeals of Georgia upheld a jury award of over $1 million to whistleblowers in the small town of Pendergrass, GA, population 422. Katherine Rintoul and William Garner brought suit against the city for whistleblower retaliation under the...
Con Ed Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Whistleblowers Say
Three whistleblowers who work for Con Edison (Con Ed), the biggest utility company in New York City, revealed that they are still being sent into people’s homes to read meters in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. According to ABC7...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of The Year for Government Transparency Advocates: Sunshine Week!
From March 16 to 20, journalists, lawyers, librarians, archivists, universities, and civil society organizations are reminding the public how vital freedom of information is for maintaining a healthy democracy—and of the essential role whistleblowers play in it. The American Society of News Editors established Sunshine Week in 2005,...
Whistleblowers Often Face “Gaslighting” at Work
Employers frequently engage in retaliation and undermining tactics toward whistleblowers that can lead to high levels of anxiety and depression, according to a recent article in the Financial Times. Lawyers for whistleblowers say most employers try to suppress internal complaints...
“See Something, Say Something!” Whistleblower Advocate Urges DOJ to Create Coronavirus Fraud Task Force
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Whistleblower Center has called upon Attorney General William Barr to establish a special task force to combat fraud in federal spending targeted to fight the Coronavirus pandemic. Stephen Kohn, a...
Legal Experts Release FAQ on the Right of Employees to Report Health and Safety Violations
In a statement released today, whistleblower law firm Kohn, Kohn and Colapinto, LLP announced a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page for Coronavirus Whistleblowers. The firm says it issued the FAQs “In response to the overwhelming need for employees who report...
Whistleblower Attorney Calls on Whistleblowers to Report Fraud Related to Coronavirus Outbreak
"Fraudsters take advantage of a crisis," says whistleblower attorney Stephen M. Kohn in an article published today by the National Law Review. The article outlines the protections available for those who report fraud related to the Coronavirus Pandemic response. Kohn, a...
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