Author Archives: Jay Butchko
DOJ: Chiropractor Pleads Guilty, Will Pay $9 Million In False Claims Act Case
On November 23th, 2021, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $9 million False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with a South Carolina-based chiropractor named Daniel McCollum. Mr. McCollum was accused of paying illegal kickbacks and defrauding federal programs. Here, our Florida government program fraud attorneys provide a more detailed explanation of the… Read More »
SEC Whistleblower Program Tops $1 Billion In Total Compensation
According to a report from CNBC, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced a $110 million whistleblower award. It is the 207th award in the program’s 11-year history and the second largest ever issued. Altogether, the SEC has now awarded in excess of $1 billion in financial compensation to whistleblowers. Here, our Florida… Read More »
Three Things To Prove To Bring A Successful Whistleblower Retaliation Claim
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), retaliation is the single most “frequently alleged basis of discrimination” in employment law claims. It is often an issue in whistleblower cases. Unfortunately, some employers try to unlawfully stop whistleblowing activity by punishing workers who engage in it. Retaliation against whistleblowers is prohibited by state and… Read More »
The False Claims Act And Whistleblower Rights: Five Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Sometimes referred to as the “Lincoln Law”, the False Claims Act was passed into law with the purpose of giving authorities tools that they need to stop fraud against the government. Notably, the False Claims Act includes strong, powerful protections for whistleblowers. In this article, our Florida IRS whistleblower attorneys answer some of the… Read More »
