Whistleblower Retaliation Protections
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...
Wells Fargo Whistleblower Reinstated, Compensated
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...
Blow the Whistle on Stark Law Violations
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...
Become a Healthcare Fraud Whistleblower
Healthcare fraud is rampant in the United States, costing the government billions of dollars each year. This type of fraud has deleterious effects on the average American taxpayer, causing healthcare costs to rise and fewer people to be able to get the healthcare they need.
If you have first-hand knowledge of healthcare fraud, you can become a whistleblower to expose corruption in the...
How To Spot GSA (General Services Administration) Fraud
The General Services Administration, or GSA, oversees many of the government’s procurement contracts. Due to the large number of procurements it handles, there is a significant possibility of corruption and fraud. There have been multiple cases in which multi-million dollar settlements were reached after the whistle was blown on fraud against the GSA, including an almost $200 million...
What is a whistleblower attorney’s role in my case?
When you are considering blowing the whistle on corruption, you will want an experienced lawyer by your side to lead you through the complicated legal process and ensure that you take advantage of the protections and awards afforded to you under the law.
As a whistleblower, you may be rewarded for your efforts in shining a light on false claims made against the government. You can be awarded...