May 26, 2011
SEC resists attempts to weaken new whistleblower program
The final rules for the Securities and Exchange Commission’s whistleblower reward program contain provisions that will protect and encourage those who report fraud. Erika Kelton of Phillips and Cohen...
May 25, 2011
Whistleblower attorneys applaud SEC rules on whistleblower reward program
The Securities and Exchange Commission took a big step today to establish a strong whistleblower program by endorsing final rules for the SEC whistleblower program that would reward – but not require...
Whistleblower attorneys comment on new SEC whistleblower rules
WASHINGTON, DC – Below are statements from Erika A. Kelton partners with Phillips & Cohen LLP, regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission vote today on final rules for the whistleblower...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen News
May 24, 2011
Calif. Attorney General will use FCA to fight mortgage fraud
California Attorney General Kamala Harris has vowed to use the state’s False Claims Act to go after mortgage fraud scammers. The new Mortgage Fraud Strike Force will have three teams. The corporate...
Posted In Whistleblower Law Insights
May 19, 2011
BAE settlement shows government is serious about international fraud
The U.S. State Department’s settlement with BAE Systems PLC of the United Kingdom highlights the increasing focus on international fraud committed by multinational companies in the tax, securities, export...
Supreme Court rules FOIA request may bar whistleblower action
Under the False Claims Act, prior public disclosure of the allegations or transactions in a federal “report, hearing, audit or investigation” may preclude filing a qui tam lawsuit. On May 16, 2011,...
Posted In Whistleblower Law Insights
May 16, 2011
Supreme Court rules in qui tam whistleblower case
Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision in Schindler Elevator v. United States ex rel Kirk has implications for whistleblowers and False Claims Act cases. The decision undermines fraud-fighting efforts by...
Posted In Whistleblower Law Insights
May 12, 2011
Foreign bribery conviction is a first
The conviction of Lindsey Manufacturing Co., two of its executives and a Mexican sales agent marks the first time a company has been convicted at trial of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. The...
Grassley urges SEC to reconsider proposed SEC whistleblower rules
Sen. Charles Grassley has expressed “serious concerns” about the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed regulations for implementing its new whistleblower program, saying the proposed rules...
May 02, 2011
Duane Reade kiosks violate Anti-Kickback statutes
Duane Reade has agreed to pay $370,000 to settle allegations that it defrauded the New York State Medicaid program. The original whistleblower lawsuit charged that company’s Kiosk Program violated...
Posted In Whistleblower Law Insights