The Whistleblower Blog

19 Mar

Supreme Court Appears Supportive in False Claims Act Statute of Limitations Case

The Justices appeared to understand the purpose of the False Claims Act is to help the government uncover fraud and were skeptical of interpreting the statute of limitations in a manner that would help fraudsters.

By: Mary Jane Wilmoth - Tuesday, March 19, 2019 comments (0)  add a comment

07 Mar

Stephen M. Kohn Named 2019 Top Thought Leader in Trust by Trust Across America

TRUST! Magazine Winter 2019 issue announced that top whistleblower lawyer Stephen M. Kohn was selected for a second year as a Top Thought Leader in Trust.

By: Mary Jane Wilmoth - Thursday, March 07, 2019 comments (0)  add a comment

01 Mar

KKC and ZMF Law Firms Announce Clients Received $88 Million in Tax Whistleblower Awards – Building on $158 Million in Awards Last Year

IRS Whistleblowers received $312 million in awards in FY 2018.

By: Mary Jane Wilmoth - Friday, March 01, 2019 comments (0)  add a comment

19 Feb

Supreme Court to Review Statute of Limitations Question in False Claims Act Case

On February 8, 2019, the National Whistleblower Center filed an amicus curiae brief in a False Claims Act case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court agreed to hear the case of Cochise Consultancy, Inc. v. United States, ex rel. Hunt to settle a three-way split between circuits.

By: Mary Jane Wilmoth - Tuesday, February 19, 2019 comments (0)  add a comment

01 Feb

KKC Whistleblower Attorney to Speak at Anti-Corruption Conference in Greece

Top whistleblower attorney Stephen M. Kohn will deliver the keynote address at a ground-breaking anti-corruption conference to be held in Attica, Greece.

By: Mary Jane Wilmoth - Friday, February 01, 2019 comments (0)  add a comment

20 Dec

Whistleblower Dr. Aaron Westrick Continues Commitment to Ethics After Settlement in Bulletproof Vest Case

Five months after the final settlement was reached in his qui tam suit, whistleblower Dr. Aaron Westrick spoke to students in Oakland University’s Policy & Society Class. Following a screening of the CBS documentary “Whistleblower,” which featured Dr. Westrick’s case and the scandal behind the sale of faulty Zylon vests, Dr. Westrick answered questions from the University students. Students had the opportunity to ask Dr. Westrick questions related to the case, and about the courage it took for him to come forward.

By: Kelsey Condon - Thursday, December 20, 2018 comments (0)  add a comment

05 Dec

Integrity Conference in Peru Brings Together Anti-Corruption Experts from Around the Globe

Top whistleblower attorney Stephen M. Kohn will present the keynote address at 9:45 am, following the opening speech by President MartÍn Vizcarra Cornjo.

By: Mary Jane Wilmoth - Wednesday, December 05, 2018 comments (0)  add a comment

03 Dec

Supreme Court to Review Statute of Limitations in False Claims Act Cases

On November 16, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in case that could clarify the confusion surrounding the False Claims Act’s statute of limitations.

By: Mary Jane Wilmoth - Monday, December 03, 2018 comments (0)  add a comment

30 Nov

UK Regulators Urged to Use Whistleblower Awards to Fight Financial Corruption

Mark Turner suggest that negative attitudes towards whistleblowers in the UK need to change to encourage more whistleblowing.

By: Mary Jane Wilmoth - Friday, November 30, 2018 comments (0)  add a comment

26 Nov

Danske Bank Whistleblower Releases Slides from his EU Parliament Presentation

For the first time the full contents of the NDA restrictions placed on Mr. Wilkinson as part of his severance agreement have been made public. According to statements by Danske Bank executives, these types of restrictions are common.

By: Mary Jane Wilmoth - Monday, November 26, 2018 comments (0)  add a comment