In the Press
The whistleblower attorneys of Constantine Cannon often appear in the media discussing topics of interest to whistleblowers and others. Here, you will find a selection of these appearances.
December 11, 2020
Associate Sarah P. Alexander was quoted in the BuzzFeed article, Congress Has Passed Sweeping Anti-Money Laundering Legislation. Now It’s Up To Trump. Click here to read more.Lawdragon Names Constantine Cannon Attorneys to 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers in America Guide in 2020
Posted 12/1/20
Constantine Cannon is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been named to Lawdragon’s “500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers in America in 2020” list.
According to Lawdragon, this annual list recognizes attorneys who often shoulder the risk in representing plaintiffs who cannot afford to go to court and take cases on contingency. The list is 31 percent female and more than 10 percent...
November 20, 2020
Constantine Cannon attorney Hallie Noecker was quoted in the National Law Journal article, 'Whopper of a Factor': Pandemic Fueled Incoming Tips, and Clients, Whistleblower Lawyers Say. Click here to read more.November 19, 2020
Partner Anne Hartman was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, DOJ Scrutiny of Whistleblower Suits Under Biden Unlikely to Stop. Click here to read more.November 19, 2020
Partner Michael Ronickher was quoted in the Healthcare Finance article, Kaiser paying $6.4M in Medicare Advantage settlement. Click here to read the article.Constantine Cannon LLP Announces $6.375 Million Medicare Advantage Whistleblower Settlement with Group Health Cooperative
Posted 11/17/20
The settlement is the latest in a series of high profile Medicare Advantage fraud cases brought forward by whistleblowers.
Constantine Cannon LLP is pleased to announce that its whistleblower client’s claims have resulted in a $6.375 million settlement with Group Health Cooperative (GHC). The whistleblower exposed an alleged risk-adjustment scheme designed to artificially inflate the reimbursement provided under...Daily Journal Names Whistleblower Attorney Anne Hartman Among California’s Top 100 Women Lawyers
Posted 11/6/20
Constantine Cannon partner Anne Hayes Hartman, a member of the firm’s Whistleblower Practice Group, has been recognized by the Daily Journal on the California legal publication’s annual Top 100 Women Lawyers in California list. The list honors California women attorneys who have made a difference in the past year to their clients, their firms, and their profession.
In profiling Ms. Hartman, the legal newspaper...
September 28, 2020
Settlement approval in the wireless cases brought by a Constantine Cannon whistleblower client and announced on September 24, 2020 received extensive press coverage, including:- California schools, agencies to receive bulk of $116 million settlement over wireless charges, Sacramento Bee
- Verizon, AT&T to pay $116M to settle California whistleblower lawsuit that includes San Diego County, San Diego Union-Tribune
- Verizon, AT&T to pay $116 million to settle California whistleblower lawsuit, Los Angeles Times
- Verizon, AT&T reach $116 million California settlement, AP News
- Verizon, AT&T to pay $127M for allegedly overcharging government agencies, ArsTechnica
- Verizon, AT&T settle overcharging whistleblower case for $116 million, ZDNet
- AT&T, Verizon pay $116 in fraud settlement case in California, Fierce Wireless
- Verizon, AT&T to Pay $116 Million for ‘Shocking’ Conduct in Whistleblower Case, Channel Partners News
- UC to receive $8.6M from settlement with Verizon, AT&T, The Daily Californian
- Verizon, AT&T To Pay Combined $116M For Calif. Overcharges, Law360 (subscription required)
Verizon and AT&T Agree to Pay $127 Million to Settle California and Nevada Whistleblower Cases, Bringing Total Recoveries to $138.7 Million
Posted 09/24/20
SAN FRANCISCO, September 24, 2020 – Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility, the nation’s largest wireless providers, have agreed to pay a combined $127 million to settle whistleblower lawsuits claiming they overcharged California and Nevada government customers for wireless services. The settlements in the long-running cases, brought by the whistleblower in 2012, and approved today by a California court, represent...