April 2020

Understanding the False Claims Act & Your Rights as a Whistleblower

April 26, 2020 / Fraud, Qui Tam, Whistleblower

Whistleblowers take a big risk when exposing fraudulent activities of companies. Retaliation against whistleblowers is prohibited, but this doesn’t prevent companies from taking improper actions. To protect yourself as a whistleblower, you need an experienced lawyer who understands your rights and how to protect you from illegal retaliation. Attorney James H. Shoemaker, Jr. has been …

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Is My Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable?

April 20, 2020 / Employment Law

Non-compete agreements are becoming increasingly common between employers and employees, especially among the federal contractors of northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. These contracts govern the terms of your work with your employer. They also affect your future job prospects. While companies naturally want to protect their trade secrets and ideas, many non-compete agreements can be …

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What Is Procurement Fraud?

April 8, 2020 / Fraud

Not unlike any other business, the government purchases or “procures” billions of dollars-worth of goods and services from private contractors to keep its operations running. These procurements can include everything from fighter jets and new bridges to printers and paper clips. Unfortunately, dishonest contractors find numerous ways to defraud the government during its process of …

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