March 20, 2026
“Fincen’s failure to write whistleblower rules damages its mission”
Phillips & Cohen partner Emily Stabile writes in American Banker’s BankThink about how “FinCEN’s whistleblower program stands to be a rich source of intelligence for the U.S. government,...
March 19, 2026
FinCEN Assesses Largest Penalty Ever Against a Broker Dealer for Bank Secrecy Act Violations
This month, the US Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) assessed an $80 million penalty against Canaccord Genuity LLC for willful violations of the Bank Secrecy...
Posted In Whistleblower Law Insights
March 12, 2026
Tips for filing a qui tam case
If you are considering filing a qui tam lawsuit, it is important to proceed carefully. A qui tam case under the False Claims Act is a serious legal matter that requires thoughtful decisions at every stage....
March 11, 2026
Aetna Settles for $11.5 Million False Claims Act Case Alleging Submission of Invalid Diagnosis Codes to Inflate Government’s Medicare Advantage Payments
Washington, D.C., March 11, 2026– Aetna, a healthcare insurance company that contracts with Medicare to provide Medicare Part C Advantage Plans, agreed to pay $11.5 million to the federal government...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen News
February 27, 2026
Common Types of Qui Tam Whistleblower Cases
Qui tam lawsuits are legal actions filed under the federal False Claims Act that allow whistleblowers or relators to report fraud involving federal funds. These cases typically allege that a company or...
February 26, 2026
SEC Whistleblower Program: How it Works, Protections & Rewards
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Whistleblower Program provides significant monetary incentives and employment protections to individuals who report violations of federal securities laws. If...
Posted In Resources, SEC / CFTC Resources
February 25, 2026
SEC Office of the Whistleblower Awards Over $60 Million to Whistleblowers in FY25
The newly-released 2025 Annual Report to Congress from the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Whistleblower (SEC OWB) reveals that the agency granted awards in 31 Covered Actions and...
Posted In Whistleblower Law Insights
February 23, 2026
CFTC’s Whistleblower Program has Collected over $3.2 Billion since 2014
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently issued its annual report to Congress on its whistleblower program, announcing that enforcement actions associated with the program have resulted...
Posted In Whistleblower Law Insights
February 17, 2026
SEC Whistleblower Program Annual Report for FY 2025 Shows “Reason for Cautious Optimism” in 2026 and Beyond
Washington, DC, February 17, 2026— The US Securities and Exchange Commission Office of the Whistleblower released the annual report to Congress as required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen News
February 12, 2026
Whistleblower FAQs
Whistleblowing can be a difficult decision, and can lead to many questions and uncertainties. To help you better understand your rights and the legal process, we’ve compiled this list of common questions...