In Their Own Words — Armstrong
Posted 06/11/15
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Whistleblower News From The Inside – June 11, 2015
Posted 06/11/15
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By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team
Veterans Affairs whistleblowers joining forces – Whistleblowers from the problem-riddled VA hospital system are joining together to push for reforms they say are still urgently needed. Military Times
Despite $19 million settlement, all is not over for companies accused of serving kids spoiled...
In Their Own Words -- Roth
Posted 06/10/15
-- "We remain deeply concerned about [the TSA’s] ability to conduct its core mission"
Homeland Security Inspector General John Roth speaking in the wake of an anonymous whistleblower’s disclosure that the TSA is failing to catch weapons during airport screenings.Whistleblower News From The Inside - June 10, 2015
Posted 06/10/15
By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team
Trinity Industries hit with $663 million charge for deathly guard rails – The False Claims Act lawsuit was brought by whistleblower Joshua Harman, who will receive a $199 million reward. Bloomberg
Homeland Security hunting for whistleblower – The department is looking for the whistleblower who leaked to the public the results of a test in which investigators were able...
Whistleblower News From The Inside — June 9, 2015
Posted 06/9/15
By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team
Canada's top securities regulator considering proposal to protect and pay corporate whistleblowers -- The Ontario Securities Commission's proposed Framework for an OSC Whistleblower Program, which is inspired by the US whistleblower programs, would cap whistleblower awards at $1.5M. CBC
New Report shows "Big Banks" post-crisis legal costs surpasses $300B -- The annual...
In Their Own Words -- Lalonde
Posted 06/9/15
-- "THE QUICK AND DIRTY RESPONSE FROM AMERICAN LAWMAKERS AND POLICY ANALYSTS WHO ARE FAVORABLE TO [WHISTLEBLOWER] BOUNTIES IS A VERY SIMPLE 'THEY WORK!'"
Paul Lalonde, a member of the watchdog group Transparency International Canada, on the Ontario Securities Commission's proposal for whistleblower protections and incentives for corporate whistleblowers (though it would be capped at $1.5 million). Click here for more.In Their Own Words — Ceresney
Posted 06/8/15
-- “When companies face significant difficulties impacting their businesses, they and their top executives must truthfully disclose this information to investors...the significant sanctions in this case against [Computer Sciences Corporation], CEO, and CFO reflect our focus on ensuring that such misconduct is vigorously pursued and punished.”
Andrew J. Ceresney, Director of the SEC’s Division of Enforcement...Whistleblower News From The Inside — June 8, 2015
Posted 06/8/15
By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team
Computer Sciences Corporation hit with $190 million penalty – The corporation agreed to the payment to settle charges by the SEC that it manipulated financial results and concealed significant problems with the company’s largest contract. SEC
Medicaid wants Texas to pay-up – The federal agency says Texas should repay at least $133 million in Medicaid funds spent on...
In Their Own Words -- Al-Majid
Posted 06/7/15
-- “There are people who are p***** off with me [for speaking out], and what really p***** them off is that I’m a female, Muslim whistleblower.”
World Cup whistleblower Phaedra Al-Majid -- an international media officer who helped Qatar win its bid to host the 2022 World Cup but then made allegations in 2011 that Qatar paid three FIFA officials for their votes -- who says there’s so much evidence of wrongdoing...In Their Own Words -- Timm
Posted 06/6/15