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AT AKEEL & VALENTINE, PLC, WE BELIEVE JUSTICE IS WORTH FIGHTING FOR
At Akeel & Valentine, PLC, justice is worth fighting for
Qui tam is a useful tool that allows anyone to file a case as a whistleblower on behalf of the government. They can then receive a portion of the damages awarded for their actions. But can qui tam fight issues like healthcare fraud? Uncovering injustice in hospitals...
Bank employees may report False Claims Act violations occurring within their workplace. The Federal Reserve Board’s website notes that employers cannot retaliate against whistleblowers. Individuals filing reports about a company’s misconduct have protection from...
Knowing when to blow the whistle can be a complicated decision. The potential personal ramifications aside, you need to be certain that whatever you’re reporting is truly illegal, rather than simply immoral, and if there’s ample evidence. Here are a few mistakes to...
Most people want to believe that if they notice corruption or other wrongdoing at their place of work, they would speak up right away. However, it is a much more complex situation for many. In order to prepare for any potential outcome, it is important for any...
Despite the experiences that encourage you to blow the whistle on your employer, you may feel equally concerned about how your decision will impact your reputation and career. Expressing your concerns anonymously requires strategy and care. Knowing how to...
Whistleblower, or qui tam lawsuits, play an important role in our country. These cases empower employees and others who have information about illegal activity to step forward. In addition to helping to make the world a better place, these individuals also stand to...
If you discover your employer violated Securities and Exchange Commission law, you may file a whistleblower claim. As described in an August 2022 statement on the SEC’s website regarding recent updates, the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act provided the commission with...
The health care field reflects the source of the greatest dollar amount of FCA violation judgments and settlements. As reported in a Department of Justice press release, the 2021 fiscal year accounted for the DOJ’s collection of greater than $5.6 billion from FCA...
Three attorneys at recently received professional honors. Shereef Akeel, Super Lawyers 2022 in Civil Rights Hasan Kaakarli, Super Lawyers Rising Star 2022 in Civil Rights & National Trial Lawyers 40 Under 40 2021 Adam Akeel, National...
is proud to announce the following new hires. Samuel R. Simkins, associate attorney Daniel W. Cermak, associate attorney Asma Al-Khshali, associate attorney Hayden E. Pendergrass, associate attorney Emad R. Hamadeh Luli Mata, head of...