Lesson From Fifth Circuit: Don’t Delay Filing Your False Claims Act Lawsuit
It may be tempting to report misconduct to the government outside of the formal procedures provided by whistleblower laws. It would be comparatively easy for a
FDA Examines Drug Quality from Overseas Facilities.
The United States Food and Drug Administration has stepped up enforcement efforts against overseas exporters of drugs to the U.S. in light of recent reports
Blockbuster Year Predicted for the FCPA in 2014
Less than two months in to the new year, individuals are already predicting a massive year for prosecutions and settlements in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act cases, according to
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