Introduction For individuals who uncover serious fraud or regulatory violations, whistleblower programs provide a path to report wrongdoing and potentially receive a financial reward. The False Claims Act (FCA) enables whistleblowers—known as relators—to bring lawsuits on behalf of the federal government for fraud against government programs. Meanwhile, the…
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Introduction Filing a whistleblower lawsuit can be one of the most courageous and consequential actions an individual takes to combat fraud, corruption, or wrongdoing. Yet despite the importance of these cases, myths and misconceptions often cloud the judgment of potential whistleblowers. These myths discourage valid claims, cause unnecessary…
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In False Claims Act (FCA) litigation, one of the more arcane but strategically critical issues that can arise is how a whistleblower—or “relator”—is compensated when the government opts to pursue an alternative remedy rather than intervening directly in the relator’s qui tam case. This scenario, though rare compared…
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One of the most persistent misconceptions about whistleblower law is that only traditional employees—W‑2 workers with a desk, a badge, and an HR file—can bring a whistleblower case. That assumption is wrong, and it causes real damage. It keeps insiders quiet, delays reporting, and sometimes forecloses legal options…
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One of the most consequential decisions a potential whistleblower faces is whether to report suspected fraud internally before filing a qui tam case. Many people assume there is a single “right” answer—usually framed as a moral or professional obligation to give the company a chance to fix the…
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A “qui tam” case is one of the most misunderstood tools in federal law. In theory, it allows a private individual to sue on behalf of the United States when a company defrauds the government. In practice, it is a long, technical, and highly strategic process that looks…
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Reporting fraud against the government takes courage. Employees who witness billing schemes, contract fraud, or healthcare kickbacks often worry about losing their jobs or facing workplace harassment. Federal law recognizes these concerns and provides strong protections for whistleblowers who expose fraud. What The False Claims Act Says About…
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For decades, constitutional attacks on the False Claims Act’s qui tam mechanism have been the legal equivalent of a Hail Mary, as our Hillsboro, OR False Claims Act lawyer well knows. Defendants would raise Article II arguments; courts would reject them; litigation would return to Rule 9(b), materiality,…
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Healthcare teams juggle many priorities – patient safety, cost savings, and compliance with a maze of regulations. One area where these priorities collide is the management of medical devices that are expired or labeled “single-use.” Especially for Class II medical devices (moderate-risk devices like catheters, surgical instruments, diagnostic…
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Technology gives corporations incredible power to manage information. When that power gets weaponized to conceal fraud, employees who discover it often don’t know what to do next. But they’re in a unique position to stop it. Common Types Of System Manipulation The schemes vary widely. Some involve sophisticated…
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