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Is the Biden Admin Changing the False Claims Act? | Whistleblower Lawyer Explains New Developments
$81 million in Whistleblower Settlements for Recordkeeping Violations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced $81 million in settlements stemming from widespread recordkeeping failures among numerous financial firms. The violations, which involved 16 broker-dealers and investment advisers, underscore the critical role of proper recordkeeping in maintaining transparency and regulatory compliance within the financial industry. This 2024 SEC […]
New York City Workers Can Take Advantage of Enhanced Sick Leave Rights
New York City workers should be aware of Int. 0523-2022 that was enacted in January 2024. The new piece of legislation amended the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (codified in New York City Administrative Code, Title 20: Consumer and Worker Protection, Chapter 8: Earned Safe and Sick Time Act), […]
Fiscal Year 2023 Sees False Claims Act Settlements and Judgments Surpass $2.68 Billion
The Fiscal Year 2023 ending September 30, 2023, was another busy year for the enforcement of the False Claims Act by the U.S. Department of Justice and various whistleblower law firms like Brown, LLC. The total amount of recoveries due to settlements and judgments exceeded more than $2.68 billion, reflecting […]
Whistleblower Case Against Former Practice Results in $4.6M Jury Verdict for Radiologist
A jury in Hennepin County, Minnesota awarded a radiologist $4.6 million in damages after finding they were wrongfully terminated by their former employer in violation of the Minnesota Whistleblower Act.[1] This landmark case is considered one of the largest whistleblower verdicts in Minnesota history and sends a powerful message to […]