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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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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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What Is a Whistleblower and How Is a Whistleblower Protected From Retaliation Through the Law?

Attorney James H. Shoemaker, Jr. is a Newport News, VA, attorney who works routinely with individuals who have been involved in a whistleblower case or retaliation. His years of experience ensure that you obtain the representation you need to protect yourself in the event of whistleblower retaliation successfully. What Is a Whistleblower? A whistleblower is …

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Retaliation Against Whistleblowers: 5 Subtle Signs You Are Being Retaliated Against

Whistleblowing is a high-stakes game. When you report misconduct, you are putting your job, reputation, and even your safety at risk. And unfortunately, retaliation against whistleblowers is all too common. According to a Global Business Ethics Survey, about one-third of whistleblowers experience retaliation.  Retaliation can take many forms, from verbal abuse to being passed over …

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4 Different Types of Whistleblower Retaliation You Might Encounter

Whistleblowers who report wrongdoing face retaliation from their employers. Retaliation can take many different forms, from demotion to firing. In this blog post, we’ll explore four types of retaliation that whistleblowers might encounter. Discharge Discharge is an act of whistleblower retaliation in which an employer terminates an employee for reporting misconduct. Employees who speak up …

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Protecting Your Identity as a Whistleblower

Whistleblowers play an important role in society by exposing corruption and wrongdoing. However, they often face risks such as retaliation, harassment, and even violence. This is why whistleblowers need to protect their identity. What’s whistleblowing? Whistleblowing is disclosing illegal or unethical behavior by individuals working in organizations. The term can also be used to refer …

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What’s Included in a Whistleblower Retaliation Settlement?

Let’s say that you worked up the courage to report an issue such as fraud or corruption in your workplace. Then you eagerly looked forward to seeing the matter set right. Instead of achieving the resolution you desired, you were called into your boss’ office and fired on the spot. This scenario is just one …

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