Protecting Whistleblowers & The Injured
Working for the railroads can be a great career. You have excellent job stability because there is consistent demand for railway transportation. You can potentially command an excellent wage, especially if you provide skilled services to your employer. Unfortunately,...
The False Claims Act is an important federal law that creates consequences for businesses that improperly bill the federal government for services rendered. Most people will think of health care providers who accept Medicare or Medicaid when they think about illegal...
As a railroad worker, you may be able to command a premium for the wages that you earn. Job security and a decent income are hard to come by, so a great position with a stable company can make you very reticent to take any action that might put your job at risk....
Working for the railroad may be the culmination of a childhood dream or may just be a practical option given your skills and experience. Regardless of how you got into the railroad industry, you may have discovered that your employer engages in some questionable...
The False Claims Act takes the “carrot-and-stick” approach to fraud and waste that affects government funds. It’s also hugely successful. The qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act essentially reward whistleblowers who report such abuses with a percentage of the...
You had heard the rumors in the canteen, but until now, you were not so sure. Now you have seen the evidence with your own two eyes. Those extensive rail works your company was contracted to do never needed to happen. In fact, they did not happen. Your company charged...
Are you thinking about blowing the whistle on the misuse of government monies? Be aware the U.S. Department of Justice is changing the way it handles False Claim Act qui tam cases. Here is an article quoting me on that change:...
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