August 06, 2024
Phillips & Cohen partner Erika Kelton discusses the Department of Justice’s new whistleblower program with The Wall Street Journal.
“Whistleblowers take enormous risks stepping forward, particularly in reporting the kind of wrongdoing targeted by DOJ’s new program,” said Erika Kelton, a partner at whistleblower law firm Phillips & Cohen. “By limiting the amount of an award, individuals may choose to stay silent, particularly because the larger recovery may also increase the risks.”
Read the entire article, “Whistleblower Legal Sector Welcomes DOJ Pilot Program, but Concerns Remain,” The Wall Street Journal, August 6, 2024.