The Supreme Court ruled in June that the Department of Justice can dismiss whistleblower lawsuits brought under the False Claims Act. The False Claims Act law allows private citizens to sue individuals and companies defrauding the government. The decision was nearly unanimous and affirmed the…
In 2021, $4.3 trillion was spent on healthcare in the U.S., with Medicare and Medicaid accounting for about $1.635 trillion, or 38% of that total. While healthcare programs provide Americans access to vital medical services and treatments, more and more people are defrauding Medicaid and…
The U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) will soon weigh in on a landmark case regarding the government’s authority to dismiss whistleblower lawsuits brought by private citizens on its behalf, even if that citizen objects. The False Claims Act is designed to penalize those who knowingly submit…
The COVID-19 pandemic has permanently changed the working environment. While many believed working from home would be a temporary solution during the pandemic, it has become the norm. And now, it seems that the distance between employees and supervisors is prompting an increase in whistleblowing.…
Massachusetts-based pharmaceutical company Biogen will pay $900 million to settle claims that they paid kickbacks to physicians as an incentive to prescribe their drugs over others. Former Biogen employee Michael Bawduniak, who filed a lawsuit in 2012 against his employer for its alleged illegal payments,…
Organizations often have confidentiality agreements to prevent employees from sharing privileged information with the public. It’s no surprise that companies want to avoid leaks, but a shroud of secrecy can make it easy for misconduct to occur. When someone reveals wrongdoing within an organization, it’s…
