A College-Aged Kid Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Medicare of $39.5 Million
Posted 08/15/24
Whistleblower Insider Blog
Whistleblower Insider is written by the Constantine Cannon law firm team of experienced qui tam and whistleblower lawyers. It is updated regularly to provide the latest whistleblower and fraud news and developments.
The Ongoing Effects of COVID-19 Fraud
Posted 08/14/24
The legal world continues to navigate the lingering effects posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Fraud related to relief efforts and financial aid programs remains a significant concern. The DOJ has been cracking down on investigations, and we’re seeing more and more settlements this year.
Yesterday, August 13, DOJ reaffirmed its commitment to combating COVID-19 fraud, emphasizing the need for vigilance and public...
SO-CAL Dental Offices Pay $6.3 Million Settlement for Misuse of COVID-19 Relief Loans
Posted 08/9/24
Not looking so sunny for one Southern California Dental company. Yesterday (August 8) it was announced that West Coast Dental Administrative Services LLC (previously known as West Coast Dental Services Inc.), along with its former founders and owners, have agreed to pay $6.3 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act.
This will settle accusations related to the improper acquisition of Paycheck...
CFTC Awards Over $1 Million to Whistleblower in Digital Assets Case
Posted 08/9/24
Yesterday, August 8, 2024, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced an award of over $1 million to a whistleblower. This individual provided critical information that led to an enforcement action targeting unlawful activities in digital asset markets.
The CFTC's Director of Enforcement, Ian McGinley, emphasized the growing importance of addressing misconduct in digital asset spaces, noting that...
Eye Doctor Accused of Kickback Scheme, Double Billing, and More...
Posted 08/6/24
Burlington County Eye Physicians (BCEP), an eye care practice based in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, along with Dr. Gregory H. Scimeca, agreed to pay $469,232 to resolve accusations of submitting false claims for medically unnecessary tests to Medicare and the Federal Employee Health Benefit (FEHB) Program. The resolution includes claims that were brought under the qui tam or whistleblower provisions of the False...
DOJ Launches Pilot Whistleblower Rewards Program That Could Be A Game-Changer
Posted 08/6/24
Constantine Cannon Whistleblower Partner Gordon Schnell Published In American Banker On CFPB Move To Increase Whistleblower Protections
Posted 08/5/24
Maersk Settles Whistleblower Retaliation Case with U.S. Labor Department
Posted 08/2/24
Maersk Line Ltd., a subsidiary of the Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk, has reached a settlement with the U.S. Labor Department following allegations it retaliated against a seaman who reported safety concerns. The company, which operates the world's largest U.S.-flagged fleet of international containerships, faced accusations of dismissing a crew member from the Safmarine Mafadi for raising alarms about...
In Their Own Words....Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) On National Whistleblower Appreciation Day
Posted 07/31/24
"Whistleblowers are brave men and women who perform an invaluable public service. They must be protected. . . . Dating back to the Revolutionary War . . ., the first whistleblowers reported fraud and misconduct. Our Founding Fathers knew the importance of rooting out waste, fraud and abuse. As I stand here today in July 2024 – a long way’s away from the Revolutionary War – the same sentiment remains and must...
Governor Kathy Hochul Criticizes New York’s Family Member Home Care Program Calling it a “Racket”
Posted 07/31/24
If you are a New Yorker, you may have seen subway ads stating “Get paid to care for your loved ones.” These ads promote New York Medicaid’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP),) which has come under fire this week after Governor Kathy Hochul, described it as a "racket" during an interview with Bloomberg News.
CDPAP, a New York Medicaid-funded program, allows individuals to hire family members...