Importance of Whistleblowers

Whistleblower Question of the Week: Does Participating in Fraud Disqualify You from Becoming a Whistleblower?

By the Constantine Cannon Whistleblower Team Participating in fraud does not necessarily disqualify someone from becoming a whistleblower or from receiving a whistleblower reward. But it may complicate matters or impact the amount awarded under the various whistleblower reward laws and programs. Generally, a whistleblower is barred from receiving a reward only when the whistleblower planned or initiated the...

Whistleblower Question of the Week: What Was America’s First Whistleblower Law?

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RewcZFnX7bg&t=2s[/embed] By the Constantine Cannon Whistleblower Team July 30^th is National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, honoring a historical moment from 1778 when the U.S. Continental Congress unanimously passed the nation’s first whistleblower law during the American Revolution. The Founding Fathers recognized the importance of whistleblowers and took meaningful...

IRS Whistleblower Office Honors National Whistleblower Day

By the Constantine Cannon Whistleblower Team Ahead of July 30, National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, the Internal Revenue Service Whistleblower Office announced its continued recognition of whistleblowers and the essential contributions they offer to fight fraud. Kudos to the IRS for recognizing the important role that whistleblowers play in protecting our nation from fraudsters. National Whistleblower...

Whistleblower Question of the Week: What’s the Risk in Waiting to Blow the Whistle?

By the Constantine Cannon Whistleblower Team When it comes to reporting fraud or misconduct, timing matters. It is important to consult an experienced whistleblower attorney as soon as you think you may have a case. Acting quickly can mean the difference between a strong case and one that risks dismissal or a reduced whistleblower award. And when misconduct is reported early, there is a greater chance for...

First Place Winner of Constantine Cannon’s Whistleblower Essay Contest: Hala Arnouk

Congrats to the First-Place Winner of the firm’s Fourth Law School Scholarship Essay Contest on the importance of whistleblowers. This win (and the $1,000 award) goes to Hala Arnouk. Hala will begin Harvard Law School this fall. For undergraduate studies, Hala attended Southern Methodist University and Dedman College, receiving multiple degrees in Business Administration and Political Science, with minors in...

Honoring Pride Month with Our Spotlight on LGBTQ+ Whistleblowers

By the Constantine Cannon Whistleblower Team June is Pride Month, a time to commemorate the LGBTQ+ community’s fight for equal rights and to honor its culture and achievements. Its origins trace back to the 1969 Stonewall uprising in New York City, when patrons of the Stonewall Inn resisted a police raid, igniting days of protests and sparking a global movement for LGBTQ+ rights. The following year, the first...

Danitza Nicolle Ceccarelli Earns Second Place in Constantine Cannon’s Whistleblower Essay Contest

The Constantine Cannon whistleblower team is pleased to announce the Second-Place Winner of the firm’s Fourth Law School Scholarship Essay Contest on the importance of whistleblowers. That award (and the $500 prize) goes to Danitza Nicolle Ceccarelli. Read her essay below.

About Danitza

Danitza is a passionate advocate for equity and systemic change, grounded in a lifelong commitment to social justice....

Third Place Winner of Constantine Cannon’s Whistleblower Essay Contest: Taylor Colvin

The Constantine Cannon whistleblower team is pleased to announce the Third-Place Winner of the firm’s Fourth Law School Scholarship Essay Contest on the importance of whistleblowers. That award (and the $400 prize) goes to Taylor Colvin. Taylor possesses a strong passion for justice and is currently a JD Candidate at the University of Georgia School of Law, set to graduate in 2028. In this winning essay,...

Fourth Place Winner of Constantine Cannon’s Whistleblower Essay Contest: Cynara Onyemordi

The Constantine Cannon whistleblower team is happy to announce the Fourth-Place Winner of the firm’s Fourth Law School Scholarship Essay Contest on the importance of whistleblowers. That award (and the $300 prize) goes to Cynara Onyemordi! Cynara is a recent political science graduate from the University of British Columbia. During her undergraduate studies, Cynara developed a passion for the law and used...

Fifth Place Winner of Constantine Cannon’s Whistleblower Essay Contest: Alicia Terrero

The Constantine Cannon whistleblower team is delighted to announce the Fifth-Place Winner of the firm’s Fourth Law School Scholarship Essay Contest on the importance of whistleblowers. That award (and the $250 prize) goes to Alicia Terrero. Alicia is an incoming 1L at NYU School of Law. Her areas of interest include civil rights and employment law. In her essay, Alicia poignantly depicted a personal...