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Can you blow the whistle on fraud if you were involved – directly or indirectly – with the crime? That depends entirely on the circumstances. The best way to find out for sure is through a confidential consultation with one of the Newport News whistleblower attorneys at the Antifraud Law Group. During this consultation, we will review your role in the perpetration of fraudulent activity,...

Since 1983 Hospice has been a Medicare benefit for individuals suffering with terminal conditions who have less than six months to live. In theory, the Medicare benefit allows patients to spend their last few months at home receiving comfort care until their death instead of enduring costly end-of-life care in a hospital setting. The program should have saved the government money while...

Without speaking to an experienced whistleblower attorney, you may not understand the options and requirements for filing a whistleblower claim. Our firm can help. We can evaluate your situation and determine if you have a viable claim to be a whistleblower and to pursue claims as a qui tam relator under federal law. And if you do, our experienced whistleblower attorneys will move quickly –...

If there’s one concern that’s frequently expressed by our Hampton Roads area clients, it’s fear of retaliation. We know you’ve come to a whistleblower attorney because you want to do the right thing. But you don’t want to lose your job or suffer a serious financial loss because you did the right thing. The good news is that if you’ve observed fraud against...

A Wells Fargo branch manager who was terminated after raising concerns about fellow employees opening accounts for customers without their permission has been reinstated at her position. In addition, she was paid over half a million in back wages by Wells Fargo. This financial services whistleblower noticed accounts being opened illegally and did the right thing by reporting it. This cost her...

The Stark Law was enacted as a means to keep physicians from self-referring. This means that physicians may not refer, order, or perform certain types of “Designated Health Services (DHS)” that they receive a financial benefit from. These Designated Health Services can include: Lab services Radiology services Home health services Prescription drugs Hospital services Medical...