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Financial Industry Fraud: How the False Claims Act Protects Whistleblowers

Originally signed in 1863 by President Lincoln, the False Claims Act protects whistleblowers from defrauding the federal government. During the Civil War, many suppliers provided poor goods and services to the troops. Lincoln signed the Act into law to target financial industry fraud against the government by government contractors. The False Claims Act has been revised many times since …

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SEC Whistleblower Program

What Is the SEC Whistleblower Program?

The financial markets drive American commerce, including investments by individuals and businesses and acquiring capital for operations. The SEC’s job is to keep Wall Street and financial institutions free of corruption and fraud. However, the SEC often becomes overwhelmed and cannot catch all instances of wrongdoing before it affects investors. That is where whistleblowers come …

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Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

What To Do About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

While sexual harassment is illegal – and unacceptable – it still happens in workplaces across the United States. In fact, statistics from 2022 show that 11,090 sexual harassment cases were filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). If you believe you are the victim of sexual harassment, it is important to understand the steps you need to take …

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Understanding Medical Malpractice With Three Common Examples

Medical malpractice can be a traumatic experience for both patients and their loved ones. It doesn’t only impact trust in the healthcare system, either. Often, it leads to severe, life-changing injuries. While there are many possible forms of medical malpractice, these are a handful of the most common examples. Birth Injuries Of all the injuries that …

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Defense Contractor Fraud: Why Whistleblowers Are So Important

With billions of dollars worth of active defense contracts for the U.S. military, it’s no surprise that the result is fierce competition. Unfortunately, this competitive landscape sometimes leads to fraudulent practices by defense contractors. In these cases, whistleblowers are essential for bringing these crimes to the government’s attention. But it’s equally important for those whistleblowers …

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