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Big Supreme Court Whistleblower Ruling Redefines Retaliation Claims

On February 8, 2024, a Supreme Court whistleblower decision was issued on Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC, No. 22-660, siding with the whistleblower, Trevor Murray, and rejecting the Second Circuit’s assertion that a whistleblower needs to demonstrate that their employer had “retaliatory intent” to receive protections under the Sarbanes Oxley Act. The Sarbanes Oxley Act...

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JP Morgan Fined $18M by SEC for Whistleblower Violations

On January 16, 2024, The Whistleblower Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reported that JP Morgan agreed to pay 18 million dollars in order to settle charges brought against them for interfering with brokerage customers and advisory clients’ ability to act as whistleblowers and inform the SEC of possible securities law violations. Specifically, from March 2020...

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Congress Boosts Whistleblower Rewards Under Anti-Money Laundering Act

In December 2023 ChristianaCare, a nonprofit health system, agreed to pay $47.1 million in order to settle a Qui Tam case brought forth by Ronald Sherman, the former Corporate Compliance officer of Christiana. The whistleblower alleged that the health system violated the federal and Delaware False Claims Act, as well as the Anti-Kickback Statute by...

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BCSC Whistleblower Program to Combat Investment Fraud and Market Misconduct

The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) will now reward individuals who provide valuable information regarding investment fraud and other serious market misconduct. The whistleblower awards, ranging from $1,000 to $250,000, will be determined based on the promptness of the information’s reporting, its contribution to enforcement outcomes, the severity of the misconduct, and other relevant factors. In certain...

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SEC Whistleblower Program Fiscal Year 2023 Enforcement Successful

SEC Whistleblower Program Success The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that they filed a total of 784 enforcement actions, a 3 percent increase compared to the previous fiscal year. These actions included 501 original enforcement actions, an 8 percent increase from before. Additionally, the SEC filed 162 “follow-on” administrative proceedings to bar or suspend individuals from...

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Nurse Practitioner Found Guilty in $200M Healthcare Fraud Scandal

A Nurse Practitioner has been convicted due to her involvement in a health care fraud scandal totaling over $200 million, according to a report from the Department of Justice. The case was a significant instance of a healthcare professional taking advantage of the system for personal gain, by ordering unnecessary laboratory tests and medical equipment,...

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CFTC Whistleblowers Awarded $15 million

CFTC Whistleblower Program Success The CFTC has recently awarded two whistleblowers a total of $15 million for their invaluable information and assistance, leading to successful enforcement actions. The prompt response and reliable information provided through Form TCR submissions prompted the CFTC to initiate investigations swiftly. By interpreting crucial evidence and guiding the Division of Enforcement...

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Top 12 Movies About Whistleblowers: Lessons for All

Top 12 Movies About Whistleblowers Whistleblowers are individuals who, despite the risk of retaliation, speak up against illegal, immoral, or unethical practices. Whistleblowers are often criticized, discriminated against, and even subjected to harassment or physical violence. To celebrate their courage and highlight the importance of their work, we have compiled a list of top 12...

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U.S. Government Settles Customs Fraud Lawsuit Against International Vitamins Corporation

Customs Fraud Lawsuit Settles The U.S. government has settled a customs fraud lawsuit against International Vitamins Corporation (IVC), a domestic company that imports vitamins and supplements from China. The government alleged that IVC misrepresented over 30 products to avoid customs duties and failed to repay these duties despite acknowledging the misclassifications. As per the approved...

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Pharmacy Manager Guilty in $54M TRICARE Bribery Case

A man from Florida was found guilty by a federal jury for his involvement in a $54 million TRICARE bribery and kickback scheme. TRICARE is a federal program that offers health insurance benefits to active duty and retired service members as well as their families. Rhe DOJ, HHS-OIG, the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Inspector...

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