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JPMorgan Chase Pays $264 Million in Sanctions for Bribing Foreign Government Officials
Financial services giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. has agreed to pay $264 million in sanctions resulting from the firm’s referral hiring practices in the Asia-Pacific region. This agreement settles SEC charges that JPMorgan Chase won business from clients and corruptly...
The National Whistleblower Center Launches its #GivingTuesday Campaign: #BecauseOfWBs
Black Friday. Cyber Monday. #GivingTuesday Washington, D.C. November 1, 2016. The National Whistleblower Center will once again participate in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate...
UPDATE: Today U.S. Supreme Court Heard Oral Argument in State Farm Ex Rel. Rigsby
This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in State Farm Fire and Casualty Company v. U.S. ex rel. Rigsby. Having suffered a 758-thousand-dollar jury verdict for defrauding the Government following Hurricane Katrina, State Farm is now attempting judicial...
U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Oral Argument in State Farm Ex Rel. Rigsby
Press Release October 31, 2016 On Tuesday November 1, 2016, The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral argument in State Farm Fire and Casualty Company v. U.S. ex rel. Rigsby. Having suffered a 758-thousand-dollar jury verdict for defrauding the Government...
National Whistleblower Center Participates in International Anti-Corruption Conference in Belgrade
Today, the NWC's Executive Director Stephen Kohn will take part in the “For Every Truth There Is a Source: Protecting Whistleblowers and Journalistic Sources” conference in Belgrade, Serbia. This international conference, hosted by the Serbian whistleblower advocacy group Pištaljkaa (The...
Today is the 30th Anniversary of the 1986 FCA Qui Tam Amendments
Washington, D.C. October 27, 2016. Today marks the 30th Anniversary of the 1986 amendments to the federal False Claims Act (FCA). Since these amendments were passed, the FCA has proven to be the most effective anti-fraud law in the United...
KKC Partner Is Panelist at Belgrade Anti-Corruption Conference
This week KKC Partner Stephen Kohn is participating in an anti-corruption conference in Belgrade, Serbia as a featured panelist. The conference entitled “For Every Truth There Is a Source: Protecting Whistleblowers and Journalistic Sources,” is hosted by the Serbian whistleblower...
Brazilian Aircraft Maker Settles Bribery Charges for $205 Million
On Tuesday October 25th, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced a global settlement along with the U.S. Department of Justice and Brazilian authorities that requires aircraft manufacturer Embraer S.A. to pay more than $205 million to resolve alleged violations of...
Inspector General Recommends Improvements for IRS Whistleblower Program
On August 30, 2016, the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) issued a report on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Whistleblower Program. The IRS Whistleblower Program plays an important role providing an avenue for reporting tax evasion. Between 2011...
German Shipping Companies Convicted of Violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships
Ship failed to make entries in oil record book and had a “magic hose” on deck. Two German shipping companies that owned and operated the Motor Vessel (M/V) Nils B, pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges the vessel violated the Act...
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