Some Corporate Whistleblowers Get Satisfaction & a Huge Pay Day

November 26, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

When the United States Securities and Exchange Commission paid a $30 million reward to a whistleblower who reported an instance of major corporate fraud, foreigners really took notice. The recipient of that huge award was paid to someone who doesn’t live in the U.S. but took the time to report the wrongdoing. In fact, this… More

Qui Tam Lawyer Speaks Out on Obvious Whistleblower Retaliation Tactic

November 19, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

Whistleblowers are supposed to be protected from retaliation. Any employee who finds out that their employer is involved in perpetrating fraud can, and should, report the employer to the authorities. First, because it’s the right thing to do. Second, because they may be entitled to monetary compensation if the whistleblower case is successful. However, just… More

Fraud Lawsuits More Successful When a Whistleblower Gets Involved

November 12, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

Crime rarely pays. This is especially true is corporate America when a whistleblower exposes the wrongdoing. Any company found guilty of trying to defraud the government will pay the piper when caught. However, when a whistleblower is involved, according to the study done by Texas A&M University, the fines are on average 63 percent higher… More

Esteemed Whistleblower Lawyer Ross Begelman Applauds Proposed NJ CEPA Expansion

November 5, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

Some people say that a bill to expand whistleblower protections in NJ, sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen), does not go far enough. Others, including Cherry Hill qui tam lawyer Ross Begelman say that the proposed legislation (S-768) is sorely needed. Begelman of the law firm Begelman & Orlow, P. C. represents whistleblowers… More

Feds Call for Better Oversight on Medicare Billing Practices — Again

October 28, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

The closer we get to the next U.S. presidential election, the more likely it is that Americans will, once again, be lamenting the future of Medicare. Will there be enough money in the coffers when the people who are paying into it need it (in 10, 20 or 30 years?) By all accounts, if the… More