False claims submitted under construction and procurement contracts with the government can serve as the basis for a lawsuit under the False Claims Act (FCA).  The FCA allows whistleblowers to file a civil lawsuit on behalf of the government and receive a share of any award. In this context, false claims can include (1) [...]

It is a violation of federal law to offer, pay, or receive kickbacks for referrals of Medicare and Medicaid patients.  42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b).  This is known as the Anti-Kickback Act.  Kickbacks can include a wide array of remuneration beyond cash exchanged for referrals.  They encompass the purchase, lease, or provision of any goods [...]

Many prospective whistleblowers start out by researching the law on their own.  Many often have questions over which false claim act governs their situation.  The federal government and several states have false claims acts.  While many state laws are nearly identical to the federal law, and contain analogous procedural requirements, causes of action, damages, [...]