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What is the requirement to file a False Claims Act qui tam action under seal?

Filing a False Claims Act Qui Tam Case Under Seal The False Claims Act requires that a qui tam action must be filed under seal … Continued

What is the statute of limitations for a False Claims Act qui tam action?

False Claims Act Statute of Limitations The statute of limitations for a qui tam action is the longer of 1) six years from when the … Continued

How Can a Whistleblower Get an Award from the SEC Whistleblower Program?

5 Tips to get an SEC Whistleblower Award Tip #1: Quickly Determine Eligibility Analyzing an individual’s eligibility is complex. The analysis differs depending on … Continued

What happens after I apply for an SEC whistleblower award?

Preliminary SEC Whistleblower Award Determination After a whistleblower applies for an SEC whistleblower award (by submitting a completed Form WB-APP within 90 calendar days of the … Continued

Are cybersecurity whistleblowers protected against retaliation?

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) will often protect cybersecurity professionals who work directly for public corporations or those corporations’ service providers. Yet further, the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 (DFA) could allow information security workers to receive a whistleblower reward for reporting cybersecurity concerns to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), in some cases.

How do I choose the best whistleblower attorney?

Choosing the Best Whistleblower Attorney for Your Whistleblower Reward or Whistleblower Retaliation Claim There is no shortage of whistleblower law firms and whistleblower attorneys … Continued

Can tax whistleblowers remain anonymous?

Tax Whistleblower Anonymity – IRS Whistleblower Program The IRS Whistleblower Program does not expressly authorize tax whistleblowers to submit tips anonymously and remain eligible for … Continued

What is materiality under the False Claims Act?

The False Claims Act (FCA) defines “material” as “having a natural tendency to influence, or be capable of influencing, the payment or receipt of money or property.” 31 U.S.C. § 3729(b)(4).

What is “Scienter” Under the False Claims Act?

Scienter Under the False Claims Act Does Not Require Proof of Specific Intent An ordinary breach of a government contract caused by an honest mistake ordinarily … Continued

Is a Violation of the Anti-Kickback Law Also a Violation of the False Claims Act?

Stark Act Violations or Kickbacks Can Violate the False Claims Act Both the Stark Act and the Anti-Kickback Act prohibit a health care provider from … Continued

Does the False Claims Act Prohibit Bid Rigging?

Bid rigging can violate the False Claims Act (FCA) under a fraudulent inducement theory. In a seminal FCA case, electrical contractors entered into a collusive … Continued

Does the False Claims Act Prohibit Fraudulent Inducement of a Contract?

Where a defendant causes a contract to be procured by fraud, all claims for payment made under that contract are deemed false for purposes of the False Claims Act, even if the claims do not themselves contain a false statement.

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