Whistleblower News From The Inside — February 9, 2016

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

“The Future of Fraud-Busting” – Explore new methods and technologies that will be used to combat fraud in our increasingly digital age.  The Atlantic

Whistleblower alleges TSA official received bonuses despite screening system failures – According to the whistleblower’s complaint, the official responsible for the TSA’s airport screening program that failed to find weapons and explosives over 95% of the time it was tested received almost $100,000 in bonuses and awards.  The Center for Investigative Reporting

Wineries drain life out of False Claims Act lawsuit – Approximately 2 dozen California wineries successfully dismissed a qui tam lawsuit alleging that they defrauded the Illinois treasury by failing to pay taxes on shipping and handling fees they charged the state’s residents.  Cook County Recorder

Ranbaxy whistleblower calls for False Claims Act in India – Dinesh Thakur, the whistleblower who came forward with allegations that Ranbaxy was selling adulterated medicine to the government, makes the case for India to adopt a False Claims Act to incentivize and protect whistleblowers.  The Hindu Business Line

Whistleblower files lawsuit against New Mexico Public Education Department – A former employee claims he was fired after exposing the school system’s failure to comply with special education requirements.  Santa Fe New Mexican