Whistleblower Ethics (Why it is the right thing to do)
In its recently published report entitled “Inside the Mind of a Whistleblower,” the Ethics Resource Center (ERC) synthesizes data collected over the past decade, providing statistics and information on the behavior of whistleblowers in the U.S. The study examines a wide range of factors that influence employees who face the decision of whether or not to report wrongdoing in the...
Corporate Management and Fraud Against the Government
When major corporations are fined for defrauding the government, CEO’s aren’t the ones writing the checks.
Take, for example, three companies in the healthcare industry who have recently agreed to settlements in fraud cases:
Amgen, Inc. has set aside $780 million to settle a lawsuit involving illegal marketing practices, while Chairman and CEO Kevin Sharer is expected to receive...
Should you blow the whistle?
It comes as no surprise that the False Claims Act has become increasingly relevant during the recent economic downturn in the U.S.
Corporate structures often designate profit as the top priority, throwing aside goals of ethical business practice. Medicare and Medicaid enrollment have increased significantly in the past decade and are at all-time highs, creating greater opportunity for fraud to...
Welcome to Our New Blog
Welcome to our new site and our blog. Please take some time to review our site and our credentials. Over the coming months we plan to take some time to discuss the different aspects of whistleblower suits. These cases can be very rewarding for our clients. Not only are are whistleblowers doing the right thing by preventing government fraud, there can also be...