Whistleblowers

What the DOD-Anthropic Dispute Means for Government Contractors and Businesses That Work With the Federal Government

March 25, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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The federal government’s escalating conflict with the artificial intelligence (“AI”) company Anthropic has captured headlines, but its implications reach far beyond the tech industry. If your business holds a government contract, subcontracts under one, or is considering entering the federal marketplace, this dispute carries lessons you cannot afford to ignore. Here is what happened, what […]

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Ninth Circuit Revives Major False Claims Act Lawsuit Over Drug Pricing in the 340B Program

March 20, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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On March 17, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued a unanimous decision that could reshape how whistleblowers fight pharmaceutical fraud. In U.S. ex rel. Adventist Health System of West v. AbbVie Inc., the court reversed a district court dismissal and cleared the way for a hospital system to pursue False […]

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The False Claims Act Is Changing: What Whistleblowers Need to Know Right Now

March 06, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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The federal government’s most powerful fraud-fighting tool is undergoing significant change. The False Claims Act (FCA) is being stretched in new directions by President Trump’s administration, tested in federal court, and watched closely by anyone who suspects that a company or employer is defrauding the government. If you are a whistleblower, a healthcare worker, a […]

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How Whistleblowers Are Recovering Billions for Taxpayers

February 05, 2026 | Posted By: Dave Scher

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PPP Fraud and the False Claims Act When the COVID-19 pandemic brought the American economy to a sudden halt in early 2020, Congress moved swiftly to provide emergency financial relief. The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), authorized under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, was designed to help small businesses keep employees on […]

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DOJ Reports $6.8 Billion in False Claims Act Recoveries

January 25, 2026 | Posted By: Sean Estes

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A routine compliance lapse can turn into an existential problem when federal dollars are in the revenue stream. That is the central message of the U.S. Department of Justice’s latest False Claims Act (“FCA”) annual results: DOJ reported more than $6.8 billion in FCA settlements and judgments for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, […]

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DOJ’s New Whistleblower Program: What It Means for Antitrust Enforcement

August 22, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) Antitrust Division announced a new whistleblower program designed to encourage individuals to report antitrust violations. This marks the first time the DOJ has introduced a system that provides monetary rewards to whistleblowers who help expose and prosecute criminal antitrust conduct tied to the U.S. Postal […]

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When Politics Freeze Progress: How Executive Power Grabs Disrupt Federal Funding and Hurt Accountability

March 28, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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In 2024 and early 2025, multiple federal court rulings struck down executive attempts to unilaterally freeze foreign aid, slash agency budgets, and expand presidential authority. These developments highlight a less-discussed but critical battleground: who controls the purse strings of public programs, and what happens when those strings are cut by politics instead of policy? At […]

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The Fight Over Accountability: FCA Enforcement, Executive Overreach, and What It Means for Whistleblowers

March 14, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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In recent months, a series of legal decisions and executive actions have spotlighted the ongoing tension between the False Claims Act (“FCA”) and executive efforts to limit oversight. For whistleblowers, taxpayers, and ethical contractors, these developments are not just courtroom drama; they represent a shifting legal landscape that may impact the future of fraud enforcement. […]

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Federal Workers Under Fire: What You Need to Know and How a Federal Employee Attorney Can Help

February 28, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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In early 2025, millions of federal employees received a jarring email: (1) resign now, and you’ll get paid through September, or (2) prepare to be fired based on changing standards. The message, titled “Fork in the Road,” came from the Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”) under the direction of the Trump administration. It promised up […]

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The False Claims Act in 2025: What Whistleblowers Need to Know About New Government Priorities

February 14, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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At Hoyer Law Group, our whistleblower attorneys stay on the front lines of change—closely monitoring how legal and political developments impact False Claims Act (“FCA”) enforcement. In our view, the FCA remains the government’s most potent tool to fight fraud, and for whistleblowers, it’s a gateway to exposing wrongdoing and recovering substantial awards. This blog […]

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Looking Back at the End of 2024: Key Developments in Whistleblower Law

January 20, 2025 | Posted By: Emma Doull

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As 2024 drew to a close, significant legal developments reshaped the landscape of whistleblower protections and False Claims Act (“FCA”) litigation. Courts issued pivotal rulings, agencies pursued major settlements, and new constitutional challenges emerged that could alter the future of qui tam enforcement. For our federal whistleblower lawyer and those engaged in FCA cases, these […]

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Who Can Be a Qui Tam Relator?

November 12, 2024 | Posted By: Jessica Hoyer Estes

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A relator (whistleblower) is someone who files a qui tam, or False Claims Act, lawsuit on behalf the US government. They don’t have to be directly harmed by the fraud. Most people can be relators, but there are some key points to consider. To be a relator in a qui tam lawsuit under the False […]

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