Whistleblower News From The Inside — April 20, 2016

By the C|C Whistleblower Lawyer Team

Supreme Court hears whistleblower case – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in Universal Health Services v. U.S. ex rel. Escobar.  Modern Healthcare

Federal watchdog issues warning about online lenders – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a report revealing the steep price of online loans amidst efforts by Congress to prevent the CFPB from making rules to curtail the practice.  Los Angeles Times

Eye in the Sky reviewed by drone whistleblower – Cian Westmoreland, a former Air Force drone technician, comments on the Hollywood version of the controversial drone progam.  Huffington Post

Detroit-area doctor pleads guilty to Medicare fraud – Ali Elhorr confessed to taking part in a conspiracy to bill Medicare for in-home physician services provided by unlicensed individuals.  DOJ

SEC announces pair of fraud cases – The agency reached settlements with Logitech, Ener1, and individual executives at the companies on charges of financial fraud.  SEC