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In Their Own Words — New York Billboards
Posted 10/7/15
-- "If You See Something, Do Something."
The catchphrase to be used on billboards around New York City's Financial District and on leaflets to be passed out in front of major banks as part of a newly announced Wall Street whistleblower campaign. Click here for more.October 7, 2015
In New York, two individuals who owned and operated two transportation companies, were arrested for allegedly violating the Workers’ Compensation law and illegally obtaining over $1 million from the Medicaid system. Yellow Medi-Van and Taxi, Inc. received payments from the Medicaid Program for transporting Medicaid beneficiaries to medical appointments. The defendants are alleged to have knowingly operated the company in violation of transportation regulations, including not having worker’s compensation insurance. During the time the company was operated unlawfully, the companies obtained over $1 million in Medicaid payments. NYWhistleblower News From The Inside — October 7, 2015
Posted 10/7/15
By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team
Fifth Third to pay $85M to settle whistleblower charges of mortgage fraud -- According to US Attorney Preet Bharara, the bank admitted failing to report to HUD roughly 1,400 defective mortgage loans it originated from 2003 through 2013. DOJ
PharMerica to pay $9.25M to settle whistleblower charges of illegal kickbacks -- According to the whistleblowers and government, the...
In Their Own Words — Carr
Posted 10/6/15
-- “The department several years ago handled more cases based on self-reporting by companies, and as a result of that we saw more resolutions, but smaller cases. We are currently focusing on bigger, higher impact cases, including those against culpable individuals, both in the U.S. and abroad.”
Department of Justice spokesman Peter Carr discussing the agency’s new focus in Foreign Corrupt Practices Act cases.Whistleblower News From The Inside — October 6, 2015
Posted 10/6/15
By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team
New whistleblower rules in the UK – The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has announced new rules for whistleblowers in the finance sector, but there are still no rewards provided. BBC
Connecticut recognizes First Amendment protection for whistleblowers – Connecticut’s Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision holding that the First Amendment protects...
In Their Own Words — Jackson
Posted 10/5/15
-- “Hospice care is only medically appropriate – and reimbursed by Medicare – for terminally ill patients who are in the last months of their lives. We will continue to vigorously investigate health care companies that put their own profits above their duty to give appropriate medical care to their patients and bill Medicare only for legitimate health care services.”
Special Agent in Charge Derrick L....Whistleblower News From The Inside — October 5, 2015
Posted 10/5/15
By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team
United States Settles False Claims Act Suit against Guardian Hospice -- Guardian and related entities agreed to pay $3 million to resolve allegations that Guardian knowingly submitted false claims to the Medicare program for hospice patients who were not terminally ill. The case was initiated by whistleblowers Rose Betts and Jennifer Williams, former employees of Guardian, who...