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In Their Own Words — Annan

Posted 04/28/16

-- “This type of activity hurts legitimate U.S. businesses and, by extension, our overall national economy. Uncovering these types of schemes will continue to be a major investigative priority for ICE HSI.”

Special Agent in Charge Nick S. Annan of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations discussing an anti-dumping settlement reached with a furniture retailer. Read more here.

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In Their Own Words — Grassley

Posted 04/27/16

-- “Upon close inspection, it seems that the heart of many proposals to “fix” the False Claims Act are merely complaints about the strong, necessary penalties it imposes.”

Senator Charles Grassley’s written statement to the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee in advance of its hearing on April 28 regarding proposals to change the False Claims Act.

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In Their Own Words — Quigley

Posted 04/26/16

-- "Whistleblower suits are a terrific pain in the you-know-what for governments and corporations, but they play a very important role for the public."

Bill Quigley, professor of law at Loyola University and director of the Loyola Law Clinic, on the recent whistleblower settlement by a former state worker with the Louisiana Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness who was allegedly fired by...

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In Their Own Words — May

Posted 04/25/16

-- "The laundering of proceeds of crime through UK institutions is not only a financial crime, it fuels political instability around the world, supports terrorists and extremism and poses a direct and immediate threat to our domestic security and our overseas interests."

UK Home Secretary Theresa May on proposed new anti-money laundering law. Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words — Grassley

Posted 04/22/16

-- “The IRS needs to put out the welcome mat for tax fraud whistleblowers, not treat them like skunks at a picnic.”

Sen. Chuck Grassley commenting on the importance of passing the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016. Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words — Inquiry Report

Posted 04/21/16

-- “This situation is unacceptable. No-one should be forced to decide between exposing corporate fraud and misconduct and protecting their careers and broader wellbeing.”

An inquiry report from the Australian senate committee tasked with examining the shortcomings of Australia’s current corporate whistleblower protection laws. Read more here.

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In Their Own Words — Stewart

Posted 04/20/16

-- The term "implied certification" is new. . . . But the concept that a person can be held liable for fraud even though he says nothing explicitly false but labors to create a false impression, that's been around for ages.

Malcom Stewart, Deputy Solicitor General, arguing before the Supreme Court in Universal Health Services v. U.S. ex rel. Escobar.

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In Their Own Words — Flores

Posted 04/19/16

-- "This settlement highlights the Federal Government's continuing resolve to ensure those who defraud the Department of Defense, especially those that put the safety of our men and women serving in the military at risk . . ., are held accountable for their actions."

Defense Criminal Investigative Service Special Agent Janice M. Flores, in announcing the agreement by Colorado defense contractor to settle charges of...

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In Their Own Words — Ortiz

Posted 04/18/16

-- “Doctors’ diagnoses must be based on the best interests of the patient, and not swayed by lavish meals or cash incentives. Today’s sentence sends a message to the health care industry: the government will take action and hold companies accountable when they prioritize profits over patient care.”

Carmen M. Ortiz, United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, on the Warner Chilcott...

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In Their Own Words — Sorrell

Posted 04/15/16

-- "Let me just say that this is not a depiction of a simple bank robbery. Rather this depicts what we allege to be a massive and complex fraudulent enterprise.”

Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell commenting on VT ski resort Jay Peak misusing more than $200 million of EB-5 immigrant investor funds. Click here for more.

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In Their Own Words — Annan

-- “This type of activity hurts legitimate U.S. businesses and, by extension, our overall national economy. Uncovering these types of schemes will continue to be a major investigative priority for ICE HSI.”

In Their Own Words — Grassley

-- “Upon close inspection, it seems that the heart of many proposals to “fix” the False Claims Act are merely complaints about the strong, necessary penalties it imposes.”

In Their Own Words — Quigley

-- "Whistleblower suits are a terrific pain in the you-know-what for governments and corporations, but they play a very important role for the public."

In Their Own Words — May

-- "The laundering of proceeds of crime through UK institutions is not only a financial crime, it fuels political instability around the world, supports terrorists and extremism and poses a direct and immediate threat to our domestic security and our overseas interests."

In Their Own Words — Grassley

-- “The IRS needs to put out the welcome mat for tax fraud whistleblowers, not treat them like skunks at a picnic.”

In Their Own Words — Inquiry Report

-- “This situation is unacceptable. No-one should be forced to decide between exposing corporate fraud and misconduct and protecting their careers and broader wellbeing.”

In Their Own Words — Stewart

-- The term "implied certification" is new. . . . But the concept that a person can be held liable for fraud even though he says nothing explicitly false but labors to create a false impression, that's been around for ages.

In Their Own Words — Flores

-- "This settlement highlights the Federal Government's continuing resolve to ensure those who defraud the Department of Defense, especially those that put the safety of our men and women serving in the military at risk . . ., are held accountable for their actions."

In Their Own Words — Ortiz

In Their Own Words — Sorrell

-- "Let me just say that this is not a depiction of a simple bank robbery. Rather this depicts what we allege to be a massive and complex fraudulent enterprise.”

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