On August 1, the Department of Justice officially launched and released the framework for its new Corporate Whistleblower Awards (CWA) Pilot Program. This establishes-- for the first time-- an official whistleblower award program offering financial awards to...
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DOJ Files First Complaint Under the Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative
DOJ Joins Whistleblower's False Claims Act Lawsuit Against Georgia Tech Over Cybersecurity Failures Late last month, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), accusing it of not meeting...
Hoyer Law Group Whistleblower Helps to Attain $106.8 Million False Claims Act Settlement
Hoyer Law Group, in partnership with counsel from Waters Kraus Paul & Siegelis, is pleased to announce its involvement in a False Claims Act case against Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., which led to a settlement in excess of $100 million. Walgreens to Pay $106.8...
False Claims Act Update: Key Developments Whistleblowers Need to Know
If you are a whistleblower or considering becoming one, staying updated on recent legal changes affecting the False Claims Act (FCA) is crucial. The FCA is a powerful tool that allows private citizens to expose fraud against the government and potentially receive a...
Understanding the New DOJ Whistleblower Program: An Overview
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently introduced a new whistleblower program, designed to incentivize individuals to report corporate misconduct not covered by other existing programs. This blog will provide an overview of this program, its goals, and some concerns...
How a Higher Bar Could Impact Whistleblowers in False Claims Act Cases
In a recent oral argument, the First Circuit Court hinted at a higher standard for proving cases under the False Claims Act (FCA), particularly those involving the Anti-Kickback Statute. This potential change has significant implications for whistleblowers and the...
Understanding the End of Chevron Deference and Its Impact
On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court made a landmark decision to overturn a judicial principle known as the "Chevron Deference." This change could have substantial implications for various areas of law, including False Claims Act whistleblower cases and federal...
Hoyer Law Group Helps Secure $1.3 Million Settlement in False Claims Act Case
Hoyer Law Group, in partnership with co-counsel Donna MacKenzie of Olsman MacKenzie Peacock & Wallace, is pleased to announce a significant settlement in a False Claims Act case against Averhealth. The case, involving allegations of fraudulent drug testing...
Combating SBA Fraud: New Rule Bars Self-Certification for SDVOSBs
Fraud within the Small Business Administration (SBA) programs has long been a concern, particularly within the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) sector. This blog delves into the rampant fraud issues and explores the significant changes in the...
What Is The Whistleblower Protection Act?
The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989, 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)(8)-(9), Pub.L. 101-12 as amended (“WPA”), is a United States federal law that protects federal whistleblowers who work for the government and report the possible existence of an activity constituting a...