IRS Whistleblower Program is Slow-Going, but a False Claim Act Case Can Be Lucrative

April 17, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

In its annual report to congress, the Internal Revenue Service continued to show that they aren’t in a hurry to pursue whistleblower claims, which could lead to millions or even billions of dollars in recoveries. In 2006, Congress enacted a new law to encourage private citizens to provide any information about tax wrongdoings that exceeded… More

Medicare Part B Publication to Shine Light on Potential Healthcare Fraud

April 14, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

Data released on April 9 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provided an unprecedented transparent look at U.S. physician Medicare billing records and the amount paid by the government for the national senior citizen healthcare program. According to the results, the U.S. government funded $77 billion in 2012, from nearly 900,000 physicians.… More

U.S. Supreme Court Expands Whistleblower Protections

April 1, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

In reaction to the verdict reached in Lawson vs. FMR LLC, the nation’s top court extended the Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower protection to include consultants, contractors and advisors. Anyone who performs work for a company – as a steady employee or by contract – cannot be punished in any way for exposing fraud, according to the ruling.… More

2013 False Claims Act Recoveries Exceed $3 Billion

March 18, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

It was a near record year for False Claims Act recoveries, as the Justice Department secured $3.8 billion in settlements and judgments from cases involving fraudulent claims against the United States government in 2013. In addition, there were 752 whistleblower lawsuits, the most ever filed, according to the Justice Department. The recovery total was the… More

Expect Tough Questions From Your Qui Tam Lawyer on Your Whistleblower Case

March 13, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

You should consult with an experienced attorney who specializes in Qui Tam cases and who is able to explore your case from all angles. A lawyer who asks hard questions before you proceed with the case can help you in many ways: Bring a successful claim – Your attorney should be able to critique your… More

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