Whistleblower

Coverage focuses on whistleblower cases and protections in Louisiana and nationwide. Readers will find news on corporate misconduct, legal developments, and regulations that encourage reporting wrongdoing.

Supreme Court Rules on Dismissal of Whistleblower Lawsuits

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.

By Jed Cain

/ 3 Aug 2023

Supreme Court Rules on Dismissal of Whistleblower Lawsuits

Medicare Fraud Is Happening Far Too Often

While healthcare programs provide Americans access to vital medical services and treatments, more and more people are defrauding Medicaid and Medicare.

By Jed Cain

/ 21 Mar 2023

Medicare Fraud Is Happening Far Too Often

Supreme Court To Determine Government’s Authority to Dismiss a Whistleblower Lawsuit

The U.S. Supreme Court 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.

By Jed Cain

/ 21 Feb 2023

Supreme Court To Determine Government’s Authority to Dismiss a Whistleblower Lawsuit

How Working From Home Affects Whistleblowing

Working has become the norm. And now, it seems that the distance between employees and supervisors is prompting an increase in whistleblowing.

By Jed Cain

/ 12 Jan 2023

How Working From Home Affects Whistleblowing

Largest-Ever Whistleblower Award in Biogen False Claims Act Lawsuit

Former Biogen employee Michael Bawduniak will receive $266 million – the largest whistleblower award in history – for following through on a decade-long case.

By Jed Cain

/ 12 Dec 2022

Largest-Ever Whistleblower Award in Biogen False Claims Act Lawsuit

What Is A Whistleblower?

When someone reveals wrongdoing within an organization, it’s called whistleblowing. Whistleblowing can happen in any industry, and these individuals have laws that protect them from being punished for coming forward.

By Jed Cain

/ 27 Oct 2022