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Whistleblowers play a big role in highlighting impropriety and protecting markets and investors. Newly proposed legislation would strengthen protections for those who call attention to Securities and Exchange Commission violations. Research shows that, during the...
Ordinarily, when you file a lawsuit, you are the plaintiff, but a qui tam lawsuit is different. When you file a qui tam lawsuit, you file on behalf of the government against a contractor whom you believe to have committed fraud. As a result, your role in the lawsuit...
A lot of workers find temporary positions to be beneficial for themselves and for the companies they work for. What you may fear, however, is that your employer could cut your time with the company short and fire you because of your claim. Before you learn your...
Working in a company and uncovering evidence that makes you feel uncomfortable may not seem extraordinary. However, when that information may bring to light flaws in the company's claims or assertions, you may want to consider what next steps you should take. A...
Sometimes media coverage confuses people as to what a whistleblower actually does. You may have read news stories that refer to whistleblowers as leakers. It is important to understand that being a leaker and acting as a whistleblower are not entirely the same....
The False Claims Act exists as a piece of legislation that discusses qui tam. It is a long-standing act first created in 1863, and it has undergone numerous changes over the years, with the most recent being in 2010. This anti-fraud law offers some of the oldest and...
Operating a university costs a lot of money. While public schools receive funds from the state, private universities rely only on funds from other sources. With limited outside sources, the need for money might cause universities to resort to illegal practices to help...
Becoming a whistleblower is a tough decision. It can be a rough road despite the many legal protections you will have. Still, deciding to step into this role is incredibly beneficial. You will help in many ways and could bring about changes that are life-saving or...
Whistleblowing has numerous well-documented benefits, including bringing businesses to justice when they endanger workers and consumers, along with saving lives. Because of this, plenty of national organizations such as the National Highway Traffic Safety...
After discovering evidence that your employer has committed fraud against the federal government, you may feel motivated to file a qui tam lawsuit. While a qui tam can help the government recover damages, not everyone can bring this kind of action in court. FindLaw...
