The US Department of Justice has announced it will seek up to $9.5 billion in whistleblower settlements and rewards for information leading to successful prosecutions over the next decade. Of that, $8 million will be allocated specifically to cases related by whistleblowers or self-reporting individuals reporting tax fraud and violations of other financial crimes laws., … Read more
A whistleblower may be authorized to proceed with a qui tam legal claim on behalf of the government. For an idea, here are five tips for reporting fraud and who might qualify as whistleblowers. The “Qui Tam Lawyers” is a law firm that specializes in whistleblower lawsuits. The “How to Report Fraud” article provides information … Read more
Qui Tam Lawsuits are a type of lawsuit in which private citizens or whistleblowers can pursue federal civil lawsuits on behalf of the United States government against businesses that have violated certain laws. The whistleblower’s only cost is their time, but they stand to gain up to 30% of recovered damages when an award is … Read more
The Fair Labor Standards Act is a federal law that establishes the minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and child labor standards applicable to employees of businesses engaged in commerce or industry within the United States. Wage and Hour Settlements is a law that protects workers from unfair labor practices. It covers the wages, hours, and … Read more