Author: Max Eisenberg

In an era where complex financial schemes and sophisticated tax evasion strategies often bypass traditional regulatory oversight, the role of the individual whistleblower has never been more vital. A recent, high-profile case serves as a powerful reminder of how private citizens, acting with integrity, can serve as the frontline defense in protecting the public treasury....

When most people think about education fraud, they picture diploma mills or predatory for-profit colleges in the United States. Few would imagine that a recruitment company helping American students study abroad in the United Kingdom could be running a scheme that defrauded the U.S. government and put vulnerable students at risk. But that is precisely...

While most of the world was focused on the shifting political tides of 2025 and 2026, a legal storm was brewing in the Southern District of New York that has forever changed the landscape of healthcare compliance. The case is United States ex rel. Bassan v. Omnicare, Inc., 1:2015cv04179 (S.D.N.Y. 2019) and it recently concluded...

While the federal False Claims Act (FCA) is the “Lincoln Law” that sets the national standard, a quiet revolution has taken place across state capitals. Today, nearly 30 states and the District of Columbia have enacted their own False Claims Acts. These state-level statutes are not just mirrors of the federal law; they are potent...

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has recently signaled a significant shift in its enforcement priorities regarding whistleblower cases, particularly those involving fraud, waste, and abuse within federal healthcare programs. This heightened focus underscores a commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining the integrity of the healthcare system. For...

In the world of medical law, we often talk about “upcoding” or “billing for services not rendered.” But there is a much darker corner of the False Claims Act reserved for cases so egregious that the government argues the care provided wasn’t just bad—it was legally non-existent. On February 12, 2026, this “Worthless Care” theory...

While headlines often chase billion-dollar settlements, the most significant legal battles usually happen in the quiet of a judge’s chambers, far before a single cent is paid. In the world of government fraud and whistleblower law, that battle is currently raging in a Philadelphia federal court. On February 10, 2026, Judge Chad F. Kenney of...

The hum of traffic, the open road stretching ahead – it’s a quintessential American experience. But beneath the tires, supporting that journey, lies a complex and meticulously engineered material: asphalt. Ensuring the quality of this material isn’t just about a smooth ride; it’s about safety, durability, and the responsible use of taxpayer dollars. That’s why...

The False Claims Act (FCA) has been the federal government’s most potent weapon against fraud since the Civil War. Often called “Lincoln’s Law,” it was originally designed to stop unscrupulous contractors from selling the Union Army sawdust instead of gunpowder. But as we move through 2026, the “sawdust” of the modern era isn’t a physical...

In the complex world of white-collar law enforcement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has long played the role of the “heavy hitter,” bringing criminal charges where other agencies might only levy civil fines. However, for years, there was a glaring imbalance: while the SEC and CFTC could offer whistleblowers life-changing financial rewards, the DOJ could...