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Investigator Jim Ross Describes his Whistleblower Case Philosophy

October 12, 2016 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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James Hoyer Investigator Jim Ross made his name as an award winning investigative reporter who uncovered corruption and fraud. The Florida Attorney General’s office then benefited from Jim’s intense commitment and drive, as he continued his investigative work in the state’s Economic Crimes unit. Today, Jim uses his unmatched skills in interviewing witnesses and computer […]

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“Managed Repair” of Home Insurance Claims Wreaking Havoc for Homeowners

October 05, 2016 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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Botched repairs, improper mold remediation, additional damage to your home, and extensive delays in getting repairs done.  Those are just some of the problems becoming more and more common for homeowners subjected to “managed repair” by their home insurance companies. Media Coverage The James Hoyer Firm, along with attorneys from the Stockham Law Firm in […]

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Can Government Employees be Whistleblowers under the False Claims Act?

September 29, 2016 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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Members of government agencies often ask us whether their employment by the government impacts whether they can serve as a whistleblower in a qui tam case under the False Claims Act (“FCA”)? Unfortunately, the short answer is “maybe.” Government employees can certainly serve as whistleblowers. In fact, no court has ever held that the FCA […]

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James Hoyer Partner Interviewed about Mandatory Arbitration Pitfalls for Consumers

September 16, 2016 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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James Hoyer Partner Jesse Hoyer is a strong advocate for consumers and taxpayers. She’s seen how mandatory arbitration agreements can hurt consumers and shared her concerns with ABC Action News I-team reporter Adam Walser. Walser recently took an eye-opening look into the arbitration clauses that many home builders put into their agreements with homeowners. He […]

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James Hoyer Partner Interviewed about For-Profit ITT Tech’s Closing

September 07, 2016 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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James Hoyer partner Jesse Hoyer provided insight on the closing of for-profit college ITT Tech, during an interview with ABC Action News in Tampa.  Hoyer has extensive experience investigating and bringing suit against for-profit colleges for questionable practices. ITT suddenly closed its doors Tuesday impacting 35,000 students and 8,000 employees. The school blamed the shutdown […]

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SEC Whistleblower Award Of $22 Million Goes To Monsanto Insider

September 02, 2016 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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This week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced that it issued an SEC whistleblower award of $22 million to an anonymous company insider who provided key information that resulted in Monsanto Company, a St. Louis-based agribusiness, agreeing to pay an $80 million penalty and retain an independent compliance consultant to settle charges that it violated accounting […]

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The False Claims Act’s “Filed Under Seal” Requirement

August 19, 2016 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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The federal False Claims Act provides that when a new case is filed, there are certain rules that must be followed to keep the case confidential and to prevent the defendant from finding out that the government is conducting an investigation. The procedure, known as “filing under seal,” requires that a complaint “be filed in […]

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The First Whistleblower Law Is Officially 238 Years Old!

July 30, 2016 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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Happy National Whistleblower Appreciation Day! It’s the 238th anniversary of the first whistleblower law that was passed by the Continental Congress during the Revolutionary War.  The law’s origins stem from ten U.S. Naval officers reporting the mistreatment of British prisoners by their commanding officer.  In early 1777, Midshipman Samuel Shaw, Third Lieutenant Richard Marven, and eight […]

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Truth in Media Investigates Big Pharma

July 07, 2016 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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The online news website Truth in Media just finished a series of reports on Big Pharma. It’s a fascinating look at how the pharmaceutical industry has manipulated the system to increase sales and profits. Part 4 of the series highlights the case of Endo pharmaceuticals and its orphan drug Lidoderm.  The James Hoyer Law Firm […]

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Supreme Court Case Could Be A Mixed Bag For Future Whistleblower Cases

July 06, 2016 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC

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A little over two weeks ago, the Supreme Court unanimously issued a decision in Universal Health Servs., Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar that has drawn diverse reactions from the whistleblower plaintiff and defense bars as to how it will apply to future whistleblower cases. We’ve talked about Escobar twice on this blog, here […]

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