
The Three “C’s” to a successful Qui Tam under the False Claims Act
As one of the premiere whistleblower law firms in the country, we are often asked what makes a qui tam successful under the False Claims Act. Whistleblower actions are unique and not just about the ABC’s, but here we’ll start with the C’s and the next blog will go into the challenging Q’s of Qui Tam.
COUNSEL...

New False Claims Act Legislation In New York
Whistleblower Tax Fraud Law Firm Hails New False Claims Act Legislation In New York Seeking to Expand Tax Fraud Liability
The Whistleblower Tax Fraud Lawyers at Brown, LLC are hailing the introduction of new New York False Claims Act legislation that expands whistleblower awards for insiders who expose fraud and ends some legal loopholes. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the...

Welcome To The New Boss – The Same As The Old Boss – Seventh Circuit’s Standard For DOJ Dismissals In False Claims Act Cases
The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently addressed the ever-shifting landscape regarding the ability of a whistleblower lawsuit to proceed, if the government wants a dismissal under the False Claims Act.. The False Claims Act was enacted to prevent and penalize fraudulent activities committed against the federal...

$642 Million Dollar Settlement Under The False Claims Act
In a massive whistleblower settlement , New Jersey Based Pharmaceutical company, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, on June 1, 2020, agreed to pay over $642 million in two separate claims under the False Claims Act (“FCA”) for provisions related to Medicare Fraud and kickbacks in violation of the Anti-Kickback statute. The payments were made in the light of the Company’s alleged illegal...

$2 Billion Settlement In A Whistleblower Settlement Under The False Claims Act
The False Claims Act has been a particularly effective tool in combatting the opioid crisis when wielded with the right whistleblower law firm and couching the epidemic as an issue of Medicare Fraud and Medicaid Fraud. Indivior Solutions, along with its parent companies, Indivior Inc. and Indivior plc has agreed to pay $600 million to resolve civil and criminal liabilities to resolve...

$21 Million Dollar DUSA Pharmaceuticals False Claims Act Whistleblower Settlement
Some of the best whistleblower law firms have invoked the “Lincoln Law”, one of the oldest and most powerful statutes of America, entitled the False Claims Act (“FCA”) or sometimes colloquially referred to as the Whistleblowers Act has been increasingly invoked during recent times, with recoveries over $3 billion for each fiscal year in the last decade. The qui tam provisions of the Act allow...

$1.6 Million Dollar Whistleblower Settlement
Under The False Claims Act
A meaty whistleblower award of 25% went to a courageous individual for exposing Medicare Fraud by filing a False Claims Act lawsuit with her whistleblower law firm. Based on the $1.6 million settlement, the courageous individual stands to receive $400,000 as a representative...

False Claims Act, Whistleblowers, and Whistleblower Lawyers Guide.
The False Claims Act (“FCA”), also known as the (Lincoln law) is vital to the economy of the government . The FCA was codified in 31 U.S. Code §§ 3729 – 3733, and it was initially enacted in the year 1863. Amendment were later done in the years 1943 and 1986. The recent amendments made in the years 2009 and 2010...

$16 Million Whistleblower Settlement under the False Claims Act by a Hospital System
The False Claims Act is a potent tool for whistleblowers to help the government recover funds that were wrongfully billed and footed by the taxpayer. Whistleblowers are incentivized to come forward with information and the whistleblower in this case received a whistleblower award of nearly $3 million...

SEC Whistleblower Receives Roughly $700,000 Whistleblower Award
According to noted whistleblower lawyer Jason T. Brown, the SEC has stepped up enforcement and whistleblower awards for individuals that have provided crisp, targeted information that leads to enforcement action. This week the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) awarded almost $700,000 to an SEC...

Medicare Types
Medicare/Medicaid
Fraud against the Medicare and Medicaid systems is nothing new. Like healthcare fraud, the problem is rampant and costly.
Physicians, hospitals, home healthcare agencies, skilled nursing facilities, HMO’s, and pharmacies are the most frequent offenders committing fraudulent acts such as:
Billing for medically unnecessary servicesBilling for services and/or...

Types of Fraud Remediated Under the False Claims Act (FCA)
Healthcare Fraud
Healthcare fraud is rampant and it’s estimated that up to 10 cents of every dollar spent on healthcare costs is fraudulent. This impacts the taxpayer and the insured pretty hard and if the fraud could be eliminated there could be a 10% reduction in costs which in turn benefits everyone.
So, if you have information about a healthcare provider or an individual...

Is the Age of COVID the Age of the Whistleblower? Part 1
Many people, businesses, and communities have been adversely impacted by COVID and our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to every one of them. The government has stepped in and offered a great deal of money, some with conditions on it and some with questionable oversight. The Department of Justice has already stepped in and arrested individuals who were allegedly engaged in some...

Nursing Home Pays $10 Million Whistleblower Settlement under the False Claims Act (FCA) – Sometimes Ultra-High can Reach New Lows
Saber Healthcare Group LLC , a consortium of assisted living facilities in seven states, has agreed to reimburse the taxpayers of the United States $10 million for alleged violations under the False Claims Act (“FCA”). It was alleged that Saber’s skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) submitted false claims to Medicare for unreasonable, unnecessary services.
According to Assistant...

Coronavirus Scams – False Claims Act
The lawyers at Brown, LLC are some of the best in the country litigating whistleblower lawsuits, also known as qui tams, utilizing the False Claims Act. 2020 has been a year plagued by misfortune with the COVID-19 impacting people’s health and wallets. There’s a lot of information and misinformation on the internet, and we want to alert people that there are a lot of scammers and...

CHAPTER II: WHISTLEBLOWER LAWS & WHO THEY PROTECT
PART I – FRAUD AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT & THE FALSE CLAIMS ACT (“FCA”)
Who the FCA Protects
If the information you seek to disclose relates to fraud against the federal government, you’ll find you’re not alone. Fraud against the government costs billions of taxpayer dollars each year and it’s one of the most prevalent forms of fraud anywhere.
Fortunately, there is a federal law...

10 Reasons to Step Forward as a Whistleblower
10 Reasons to Step Forward as a Whistleblower
Whistleblowers are principled and courageous individuals who disclose systemic unethical or illegal practices or behavior within the organization which is why the whistleblower law firm at Brown, LLC led by a former FBI Special Agent is dedicated to protecting...
How to Get Compensation for Reporting Fraud
AskTheLawyers.com interview with Jason T. Brown, former FBI Special Agent, on Whistleblowers and the False Claims Act.
How to Get Compensation for Reporting Fraud
Get Compensation for Reporting Fraud…Have you witnessed Medicare fraud, Medicaid fraud, or defense contractor fraud? Under the False Claims Act, you could recover compensation if you report the fraud and the government...
Retaliation against Whistleblowers – Some Topical Points
Retaliation against Whistleblowers – Some Topical Points
Paramount to having a working whistleblower...

Common Mistakes Whistleblowers Make
COMMON MISTAKES WHISTLEBLOWERS MAKE
As a whistleblower law firm who has successfully handled many cases and also observed the way qui tam cases fall apart, here is a list of some common mistakes whistleblowers make. If handled correctly whistleblower cases can remedy the enduring problems that lead to fraud against the government, which in turn causes taxes to go up and in turn...

False Claims Act or Just False Claims
Whistleblowers in the News? An Interview with Whistleblower Lawyer Jason T. Brown
Almost every day in the news right now we hear a headline story regarding whistleblowers, so this article discusses some perspectives on what’s really actionable under the False Claims Act portion of the whistleblower statute, by speaking with noted whistleblower lawyer Jason T. Brown of the firm Brown,...

THE WHIPP: Whistleblower Information & Protection Podcast
Season 1, Episode 1 (6/9/19)
THE WHIPP
Whistleblower Information & Protection Podcast
Season 1, Episode 1 Transcript (6/9/19)
Welcome to the first podcast of the WHIPP, the whistleblower information and protection podcasts. This
is brought to you by Brown LLC. Brown LLC is a law firm led by me,...

Now, This Might Hurt a Little: Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Practice Pays $790,000 to Settle False Claims Act Lawsuit
Brown, LLC Whistleblower awarded $142,200.
Whistleblower law firm Brown, LLC continued with its streak of victories with its whistleblower lawsuits by obtaining a $142,200 whistleblower award for an individual who blew the whistle on a alleged variety of fraud on Medicare and Tricare. With the assistance of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina, Brown LLC was able to help an...
Going Green Doesn’t Always Mean Keeping Green – Renewable Energy Program False Claims Act Settlement
Various entities must pay $2.6 million to resolve False Claims Act (FCA) violations alleging the received reimbursements for programs and costs they did not incur. The False Claims Act allows private individuals (referred to as relators) to bring actions against entities who defraud the United States government and shares with the victorious a portion of the recovery which is known as a...
The Secrets of the Best Whistleblower Lawyer(s) – Part 1
Who is the best whistleblower lawyer near me? Still a common question, with a complicated answer. One needs to delve into what area of whistleblower lawyer one needs.
The most common and successful whistleblower actions in recent years involve the False Claims Act, which used to be known as the Lincoln Law. The False Claims Act (“FCA”) is implicated when the whistleblower...
The Secrets of the Best Whistleblower Lawyer(s) – Part 1
When you have a potential whistleblower lawsuit, one of the most common questions people google is who is the top whistleblower lawyer by me. The answer, if not lawyerly itself, is it depends.
Selection of a Top Whistleblower Lawyer is really what firm is best fitted to handle your particular type of whistleblower lawsuit and who you can you see yourself working with for at least a...
How Can I File A Whistleblower Lawsuit Under the False Claims Act?
Whistleblower Lawyer Chicago, IL
Under the False Claims Act (FCA) you are not permitted to file a lawsuit without the use of a whistleblower law firm. Just like you wouldn’t try to do your own surgery, filing your own lawsuit is generally a foolish idea, and is in fact prohibited under the FCA.
The False Claims Act generally involves the reporting of illegal activities conducted by a...