Whistleblower Evidence: What’s Needed to Report Fraud?
A whistleblower’s evidence of government fraud requires proof of misconduct beyond suspicion using invoices, reports, and electronic communications and records.
Do I Need to Hire an Attorney for a Whistleblower Fraud Case?
In many situations, particularly lawsuits filed under the federal False Claims Act (FCA), individuals are legally required to hire an attorney for fraud cases.
5 Tips for Becoming a Whistleblower
Our practical whistleblower tips can prepare you for what's next, explaining the qualifications, reporting policies, protections, rewards, and documentation.
South Carolina Whistleblowers: State and Federal Claims
South Carolina Whistleblowers: State and Federal Claims If you are considering reporting fraud, it matters whether the program involved is funded by the federal government, the state, or both. South Carolina does not have a state False Claims Act, which limits how fraud involving state-only funds is addressed. However, the federal [...]
South Carolina Whistleblowers and Retaliation
South Carolina Whistleblowers and Retaliation Reporting fraudulent or illegal conduct takes courage, and many whistleblowers retaliation for speaking out. That retaliation can take the form of dismissal, suspension, demotion, or a decrease in salary. It may also look like harassment, isolation, or simply making it impossible for you to do [...]
South Carolina Whistleblower Receives $1.36 Million for Reporting False Claims at a Clinical Laboratory
South Carolina Whistleblower Receives $1.36 Million for Reporting False Claims at a Clinical Laboratory From August 2018 to November 2021, South Carolina company Clinical Laboratory LTD Holding LLC, formerly known as Labtech Diagnostics LLC (Labtech), and its founder and CEO Joseph Labash, allegedly paid doctors kickbacks in return for referrals, in [...]
South Carolina: Whistleblower Laws You Should Know
South Carolina: Whistleblower Laws You Should Know When someone lies to the government for money, taxpayer dollars are at stake. A patchwork of state and federal laws offers both protections and, in some cases, rewards for South Carolina whistleblowers who speak up about fraud, waste, or abuse of government funds. The [...]
South Carolina Whistleblowers and False Claims
South Carolina Whistleblowers and False Claims When a company or individual files a false claim, they are stealing from the government and taxpayers. So, what is a false claim? A false claim is a dollar tied to a lie—which is fraud. But fraud is not always easy to spot if you [...]
Justice for South Carolina Whistleblowers
South Carolina whistleblowers who report fraud against government programs may be eligible to receive protection and an award under state and federal law.
Intro to Whistleblowing: The Initial Consultation
Intro to Whistleblowing: The Initial Consultation The decision to blow the whistle on your employer or someone else is not an easy one. Once you’ve made that decision, you’ll need a good partner in the process — a whistleblower consultant who can guide you through the legal steps, ensure your [...]
