Commonly known as whistleblower lawsuits, qui tam suits give people a unique opportunity to expose fraud against the government. The whistleblowers receive a portion of the recovered damages. According to the Department of Justice, the United States recorded 652 qui...
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4 signs of overbilling the government in a qui tam case
The government heavily relies on contractors to carry out its various projects and services, but there are times when these contractors may overcharge the government. It is important to be vigilant and spot signs of overbilling, as this can lead to a qui tam case, a...
Qui tam cases in healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid
Preventing fraud in healthcare programs like Medicare and Medicaid is a big concern. If we do not stop illegal activities, they can harm vulnerable people, strain healthcare programs and make healthcare more expensive. Various types of healthcare fraud need strong...
4 signs you might have a qui tam case
Qui tam actions provide a unique legal avenue that allows private citizens to bring lawsuits against individuals or entities that have defrauded the government. These cases not only serve to protect government funds, but they can also reward the whistleblowers who...
Why are qui tam suits important?
Have you ever heard the term "qui tam" and wondered what it means? Originating from a Latin phrase, "qui tam" refers to lawsuits where private individuals, often inside informants or whistleblowers, expose fraudulent actions against the government. These individuals,...
Qui tam claims surged in 2022
Significant developments in qui tam law marked the year 2022, with recoveries from fraud against the government reaching a remarkable $2.2 billion. This surge in claims uncovered noteworthy trends that may guide the future of civil fraud claims. As these trends...
How may qui tam lawsuits apply to business loans?
Under the False Claims Act, you may file a qui tam suit to hold wrongdoers accountable for defrauding taxpayers. If you have evidence of a company submitting a falsified loan application, you may recover a percentage of the proceeds from a whistleblower lawsuit. As...
Securities law violations may lead to whistleblower awards
Employees may file whistleblower claims when their employers violate United States securities laws. The Investor.gov website outlines federal laws covering securities investments. The Securities Act of 1933, for example, requires companies to provide their investors...
What is the False Claims Act?
When a company does something wrong, it can be scary to stand up to them. For this reason, the government enacted whistleblower protections that help keep employees safe from retaliation when they report the bad deeds of an employer. Whistleblower protections also...
Who can file a qui tam lawsuit?
Whistleblowing plays a vital role in ensuring accountability and transparency within organizations and governmental entities. The action of reporting illicit activities, often within one's own place of employment, holds significant importance. This act not only...