John J. Sweeney, President of the AFL CIO
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Qui Tam and False Claim Acts By Stephen M. Kohn |
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This is the second book in the National Whistleblower Center’s “Whistleblower Laws” series. It outlines all current U.S. laws that allow private citizens who witness fraud against a government entity to blow the whistle by filing suit—and to be awarded a portion of the monies recovered by their actions. The book contains the text of the federal False Claims Act, other false-claims legislation from 22 states and various city governments, and the federal qui tam provisions covering tax fraud.
Qui tam laws have become a popular tool for states and municipalities in the fight against government waste. In 2006 alone, the federal government used the act to recover $1.41 billion from fraudulent contractors. This book is an invaluable resource for whistleblowers and plaintiff’s attorneys who are interested in qui tam laws.