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

How Can You Convince the Government to Join Your Qui Tam Case?

March 7, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

A lawyer who is willing to ask difficult questions at the outset will be better equipped to present your Qui Tam case to the U.S. Justice Department. This is important because government intervention can potentially increase your chances ofbeing compensated by orders of magnitude. Hence, it is imperative that you speak with a Qui Tam… More

When It Comes to Whistleblowing, Make Sure Your Case is the Real Deal

March 6, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

Making the decision to “blow the whistle” on a company that is ripping off the government is never an easy one. When the company is your employer, even though the law says they can’t hold it against you, it’s completely understandable if you feel less than comfortable with pointing the finger. On one hand, if… More

In Hollywood, Whistleblowing is an Easy Job

February 21, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

The Fifth Estate is the latest in a long list of Hollywood films about whistleblowers. In this film, Benedict Cumberbatch plays Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks. Assange has always claimed that he is a whistleblower, leaking important information to the citizens of the world in order to give them a clearer view of their… More

New York Reports Record Medicaid Fraud in 2013

February 17, 2014 by Begelman and Orlow

New York Reports Record Medicaid Fraud in 2013 There’s good reason for Americans to worry about whether or not federally funded healthcare programs like Medicaid and Medicare will be around when they need them during retirement. In fact, in New York in 2013, there were 851 million reasons. The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General… More