Category Archives: Whistleblower Law

New Jersey and Federal Whistleblower Laws and Remedies

The False Claims Acts is the main act that processes whistleblower acts. There are other federal and New Jersey laws and remedies that protect and reward whistleblowers too. These are some of the laws used: The False Claims Act – this law, which dates back to the Civil War, protects employees from wrongful dismissal and… More

Filing a Qui Tam Case With a New Jersey Whistleblower Lawyer

Qui Tam claims in New Jersey require your whistleblower lawyer to have knowledge of complicated laws and procedure. The claims can be hard to prove because the wrongdoer is deceptive. The claims can take years before there is a resolution. Some of the factors that need to be evaluated in Qui Tam cases are: Where… More

What are False Claims Act and Qui Tam Claims?

Statute – The False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729 et seq. was passed during the US Civil War in 1863. Claims brought under the False Claims Act are known as “qui tam” act. “Qui Tam” is Latin for  “he who brings a case on behalf of our lord the King, as well as for… More

What Evidence Do You Need to Prove Your Qui Tam Claim in New Jersey and Pennsylvania?

Relators/whistleblowers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania are required to prepare a disclosure statement which details the material evidence they have against the claimant. Qui Tam claimants should keep the evidence to themselves, with the exception that they need to gather and review the evidence with a lawyer. Claimants should not use social media or discuss… More

What Are the Damages in a Federal False Claims Act Claim?

Qui tam claims and whistleblower claims offer the potential reward of a percentage of the damages that the government recovers. It’s important, then, to be able to estimate the amount of damages in a federal False Claims Act claim. The estimate is useful in estimating a possible percentage recovery. It is also useful in considering… More

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