Skip to main content
New Clients (844) 531-0082‬

Blog

Read updates and practical insights from our attorneys on business, employment, and whistleblower law.

Get A Confidential Case Review
Hoyer Law Group banner

Nearly $4 Billion Recovered in 2015 Whistleblower Cases

December 04, 2015 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC


For the 4th year in a row, the Department of Justice recovered more than $3.5 billion in settlements and judgements in False Claims Act cases for fraud against the government. “The False Claims Act has again proven to be the government’s most effective civil tool to ferret out fraud and return billions to taxpayer-funded programs,” […]

Learn More

CNBC report on how Big Pharma exploits ‘Orphan Drug’ status for profit

December 03, 2015 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC


An in depth report by CNBC looks at the issue of big pharma exploiting orphan drug status to generate huge profits for blockbuster medications.  It highlights a new study by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine which is raising concerns. Here is an excerpt: A new study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine questions […]

Learn More

Supreme Court May Soon Consider Liability Theory for Whistleblower Cases

November 24, 2015 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC


Petitions for certiorari are before the Supreme Court of the United States asking that the Court resolve an important issue impacting False Claims Act liability for government contractors. The issue is whether implied certification of compliance with government contracts and regulations can be actionable in a qui tam lawsuit. The two cases that prompted the petitions […]

Learn More

James Hoyer Law Firm Named Whistleblower Lawyers of the Year

November 20, 2015 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC


The James Hoyer team at the TAF Awards Dinner James Hoyer is honored to have been named Whistleblower Lawyers of the Year by the Taxpayers Against Fraud or “TAF.”  TAF is a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to combating fraud against the government and protecting public resources headquartered in Washington, D.C. James Hoyer client Peggy Ryan, whistleblower […]

Learn More

James Hoyer Part of Global Whistleblower Settlement with For-Profit College EDMC

November 16, 2015 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC


Jason Sobek – EDMC Whistleblower The Department of Justice announced it has reached a landmark, global settlement with Education Management Corporation, the 2nd largest for-profit education company in the country. EDMC agreed to pay $95.5 million to settle allegations that the company violated federal and state False Claims Act laws. James Hoyer client Jason Sobek, […]

Learn More

Rare Arrest In Big Pharma Whistleblower Case

November 12, 2015 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC


A former executive with Warner Chilcott,  a division of Allergan, was arrested for allegedly directing employees to engage in illegal sales.  Forbes Magazine contributor Erika Kelton writes about how big of a deal that is, since executives are rarely held accountable for bad deeds by a company. Here’s an excerpt from her article: The arrest […]

Learn More

Are Federal Agencies Immune From Whistleblower Cases?

October 28, 2015 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC


Some potential clients have asked: are federal agencies immune from whistleblower cases? For example, a federal health agency employee may have witnessed what they perceive the be wasteful spending of Medicare dollars or in some cases outright fraud. As any taxpayer would, they’d like to report what they’ve seen done with taxpayer money, and if […]

Learn More

James Hoyer Partner Speaks at Big Pharma Compliance Conference

October 23, 2015 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC


James Hoyer Partner Jillian Estes – speaking at 16th Annual Pharma Congress, Washington D.C. James Hoyer Partner Jillian Estes joined other experts in qui tam litigation for a discussion of whistleblower cases against Big Pharma, at the 16th Pharmaceutical Compliance Congress and Best Practices Forum. This summer, James Hoyer client Peggy Ryan was awarded close […]

Learn More

Millennium Labs Settles for $256 Million in Whistleblower Case

October 20, 2015 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC


[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Tampa, FL— A James Hoyer law firm client is among several whistleblowers who came forward to expose wrongdoing by Millennium Health, formerly Millennium Laboratories, which led to a $256 million settlement with the United […]

Learn More

DOJ To Whistleblower Attorneys: Go After Individuals!

October 06, 2015 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC


Last month, Deputy Attorney General Sally Q. Yates issued a memorandum on behalf of the Department of Justice (DOJ) that should help whistleblowers nationwide. The memorandum instructs DOJ attorneys investigating criminal and civil corporate misconduct to zero-in on the individual wrongdoers rather than just the corporate entity.  The guidance will hopefully lead to larger, quicker settlements […]

Learn More

We’re Here to Help

Schedule a confidential evaluation to discuss your employment, whistleblower, or business matter.