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Defense Contracting, Cybersecurity and COVID: Major Qui Tam Settlements from June 2024

In June, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced several major False Claims Act (FCA) settlements stemming from qui tam whistleblower lawsuits. Under the FCA’s qui tam provisions, whistleblowers have the power to...more

The Espionage Act Has Been Abused for Over a Century

In her interview on the Whistleblower Network News Whistleblower of the Week podcast, Reality Winner reflected on many elements of her whistleblower journey, from her decision to blow the whistle to her incarceration. Among...more

Kickbacks and Medically Unnecessary Treatments: Five Major Qui Tam Settlements from May 2024

In May, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices announced several significant False Claims Act (FCA) settlements resolving qui tam whistleblower lawsuits. Under the FCA’s qui tam provisions, a...more

Will the DOJ Listen to the Whistleblower Community in Establishing Whistleblower Award Program?

On March 7, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) was initiating a “90-day sprint” to develop a whistleblower rewards program. In her announcement, Monaco emphasized the huge...more

Supreme Court to Review DOJ’s Authority to Dismiss False Claims Act Whistleblower Suits

On June 21, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in United States, ex rel. Polansky v. Executive Health Resources, Inc. The Court agreed to hear the case which concerns the issue of whether or not the U.S. government can...more

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