To contact Whistleblower Law Collaborative for a consultation about a potential case, call us or fill out the confidential case review form.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The False Claims Act allows the government and whistleblowers recover millions from private contractors cheating the government through public works fraud.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The federal and state governments are victimized by procurement fraud at the hands of their contractors. Whistleblowers can help fight back.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Grant and research fraud cases have yielded significant recoveries under the False Claims Act and awards for whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Defense contractor fraud has yielded significant recoveries under the False Claims Act for whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Small business contract set-aside fraud cases have yielded significant recoveries under the False Claims Act and awards for whistleblowers who expose wrongdoing.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
It is illegal to offer bribers or kickbacks to secure contracts or to engage in bid rigging. The False Claims Act combats these corrupt practices.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Whistleblower Law Collaborative represents whistleblowers nationwide under the False Claims Act, IRS, SEC, CFTC and other programs.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
After Escobar, lower courts face arguments that fraud lacked materiality under the False Claims Act. U.S. ex rel Brown v. Pfizer rejected these claims.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The Sixth Circuit repudiated the common defense tactic of trying to dismiss False Claims Act cases because materiality is not “proven” in the complaint.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
After Escobar establishign the materiality of false statements in government forms is essential to False Claims Act liability.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The False Claims Act identifies seven violations or prohibitions. It is intended to reach all fraudulent attempts to cause the Government to pay money.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
At Whistleblower Law Collaborative, our commitment to fighting fraud and supporting whistleblowers is at the heart of what we do. That’s why we’re proud to once again participate in The Anti-Fraud Coalition (TAF) Annual Conference being held in Washington, D.C., November 5-7, 2025. The annual conference is a premier gathering of legal professionals, government officials, […] The post Whistleblower Law Collaborative Proud to Speak at and Sponsor the Anti-Fraud Coalition Annual Conferen...| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The DOJ has expanded its Health Care Fraud Strike Force to Massachusetts. Learn what this means for whistleblowers.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) published the final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rule. This is a major step toward strengthening cybersecurity across the defense industrial base (DIB). This rule, now part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), outlines mandatory cybersecurity requirements for contractors and subcontractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and […] The post DoD Publishes Final CMMC Rule appeared first ...| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
DOJ and the Department of Homeland Security have launched a joint Trade Fraud Task Force to fight the growing surge of customs fraud.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
MORSE Corp. will pay $4.6m to resolve FCA allegations regarding cybersecurity requirements for safeguarding sensitive government information.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Whistleblower Law Collaborative is a Top Whistleblower Law Firm representing clients in Qui Tam cases including the False Claims Act| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC, Hirst Law Group, P.C., and Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks, & Nessim, LLP announced today a settlement of over $47.3 million in a whistleblower case against The Ensign Group, Inc., and Ensign Services, Inc. (“Ensign”). The settled claims, brought in a lawsuit filed by our whistleblower client in 2015, resolve allegations […] The post Ensign, Nationwide Operator of Skilled Nursing Facilities, Pays Over $47 Million to Settle Our Client’s Fals...| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Erica Blachman Hitchings and Suzanne E. Durrell labeled with "Best Lawyers" distinction for a fourth year.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Illumina, a biotechnology company headquartered in California, will pay $9.8 million settlement to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act. The case claims that Illumina knowingly sold genomic sequencing systems with significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities to federal agencies. Illumina’s Former Employee Blows the Whistle The allegations against Illumina were first brought to light in […] The post Illumina Settles False Claims Act Cybersecurity Case for $9.8 Million app...| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Omnicare ordered to pay $949 million in a False Claims Act case alleging it submitted over 3 million false claims.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
DOJ and HHS have relaunched the False Claims Act (FCA) Working Group, an interagency initiative designed to combat healthcare fraud.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Caremark (a part of CVS Health) has been found liable under the False Claims Act for causing health insurers to report fraudulent prices to the Medicare Part D prescription drug program. The finding came after an 8-day bench trial in June 2025, in a declined qui tam case in U.S. District […] The post Pharmacy Benefit Manager Caremark Found Liable Under the False Claims Act for $95 Million in Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Pricing Fraud appeared first on Whi...| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Erica Blachman Hitchings co-authored the July 10, 2025 Law360: Expert Analysis "Spotlight on Medicare Marketing Practices Enforcement Trend"| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The Ninth Circuit has issued a decision, holding that importers who commit customs fraud can be held liable under the False Claims Act.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Aerojet settlement encouraging for cybersecurity whistleblowers. DOJ hopes to encourage more cyber-fraud whistleblowers.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Private parties commit fraud in obtaining government contracts or grants and in performing work under those contracts or grants.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
False Claims Act penalties range from $11,665 to $23,331. Understanding the calculation of False Claims Act penalty awards is vital to whistleblowers.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The False Claims Act requires that the falsity or fraud be material. We explain materiality, what it means, and how a whistleblower proves it.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Key takeaways from CS2 on the risks of non-compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and other cybersecurity regulations in the DIB| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
WLC is pleased to announce Bruce Judge has been named to the Lawdragon list of 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
DOJ is looking for Cyber-Fraud whistleblowers to report private contractors who fail to comply with federal cybersecurity requirements| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Cyber security fraud is a growing problem in the U.S. and abroad. Whistleblowers can help ensure sensitive data is protected.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
The Federal False Claims Act is the government and whistleblowers' primary weapon for combatting fraud. What you need to know.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
Bruce Judge brings the drive, focus, and tenacity of his 23 years at the DOJ to the representation of his whistleblower clients.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative
DoD finalizes CMMC cybersecurity rule for contractors. Learn what potential whistleblowers need to know about compliance, fraud risks, and reporting non-compliance under the FCA.| Whistleblower Law Collaborative