Workplace Misconduct Falls to Historic Low
A biennial survey of workers at for-profit companies declared victory for ethics and compliance programs in 2013. Whistleblowers, however, still face retaliation at alarming levels
False Claims Act Case Over Customs Duties Near Settlement
When the Department of Justice reported its Fiscal Year 2013 results, it put the use of the False Claims Act to fight health care fraud
New York Recovers $851 Million in Medicaid Fraud Case
New York, home to one of the nation’s largest Medicaid programs, recovered $851 million in taxpayer funds in 2013. The amount nearly doubled New York’s
A Growing Problem in Tax Fraud: Identity Theft
There is a new target for identity thieves: the Federal Government. The thieves are using personal information to file a fraudulent tax return with the
Whistleblower Set to Receive Award in JP Morgan Settlement
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (Manhattan) unsealed a whistleblower lawsuit against financial services firm JPMorgan this week. The qui
Judge Says $1 Million Fine Too Low for Countrywide Mortgage Fraud
A federal judge has signaled that $1 million is too low of a penalty for those responsible for the Countrywide mortgage fraud debacle. At a hearing last
DOJ Reaches False Claims Act Resolution With Defense Contractor
The U.S. Department of Justice recently partially unsealed a whistleblower’s false claims act case against Federal Cartridge Co., a subsidiary of Alliant Techsystems, Inc., alleging
SEC Whistleblowers: No Jury Trial in Retaliation Cases
A recent decision in a Georgia federal court presents serious implications for SEC whistleblowers subject to retaliatory employment actions. In an apparent case of first impression, on
Caremark False Claims Act Case Settles for $4.25 Million
$4.25 Million for Caremark False Claims Act Case Yesterday the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced an agreement with Caremark, LLC to settle allegations filed
Contractor Defrauds DOD for Fresh Produce
On November 19, 2013, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that FreshPoint, Inc., the nation’s largest distributor of fresh produce, agreed to settle claims that
Louisiana Settles False Claims Act with Optometrist’s Office
On November 18, 2013, the Department of Justice announced a settlement with Sabine Optical, an optometry office located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, based on allegations
CFTC has New Boss: President Obama Taps Timothy Massad
President Obama has selected Timothy Massad to succeed Gary Gensler as chairman of the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Skeptics seem justifiably concerned about Massad’s
Jury Finds Government Contractor JM Eagle Liable for Fraud in 2013
Government Contractor Found Liable Today a federal jury in the Central District of California unanimously found JM Eagle liable for defrauding the United States and
Layoffs in Big Pharma: Combatting Pharmaceutical Fraud
Layoffs from Big-Pharma: Do Your Part to Help Fight Pharmaceutical Fraud Unfortunately, many pharmaceutical companies place the pursuit of profits above compliance with the law
Unveiling $179M Postal Service Fraud: Seek Legal Help
Postal Service Fraud in Virginia Recently revealed court documents allege that Virginia-based Northrop Grumman (“Northrop”) defrauded the United States Postal Service (“USPS”) out of millions
Drug Quality and Security Act May Not Go Far Enough
On Monday November 18, 2013, the U.S. Senate passed a bill, by voice-vote, which had earlier cleared the House, moving the legislation on to President
Bank of America Accused of Mortgage Fraud in Qui Tam Suit
Just weeks after being found liable for violations of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989 (“FIRREA”), Bank of America, Corp. (“BofA”) is again
Fortune 500 Software Company to Pay $11 Million to Settle False Claims Act Case
Fortune 500 Software Company to Pay $11 Million to Settle False Claims Act Case Today, CA Technologies, a Fortune 500 company, has agreed to resolve