October 22, 2021
“Deutsche Bank whistleblower paid $200m in record reward”
Phillips & Cohen partner Erika Kelton underscores the significance of the CFTC’s latest whistleblower award in Financial Times‘ coverage of the $200 million award. The Commodity Futures...
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“CFTC issues record $200M whistleblower award”
Phillips & Cohen partner Erika Kelton contextualizes the record-setting CFTC whistleblower award in Compliance Week’s coverage of the $200M payout. “The CFTC whistleblower award is mind-blowing....
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“CFTC Makes History With $200M Whistleblower Award”
Law360 cites Phillips & Cohen partner Erika Kelton about the broader significant of the CFTC’s record whistleblower reward. The significance of the award stretches beyond the headline-grabbing...
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HHS-OIG probes improper risk adjustment by Medicare Advantage companies
Whistleblowers have filed in recent years a number of “qui tam” cases against Medicare Advantage companies alleging risk-adjustment fraud – a practice that drives a major portion of improper payments...
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October 20, 2021
Super Lawyers names Phillips & Cohen whistleblower attorneys to its top 2021 lists
WASHINGTON, DC, Oct. 20, 2021 — Six Phillips & Cohen attorneys have been recognized by Super Lawyers for their work representing whistleblowers. Phillips & Cohen partners Mary Louise Cohen,...
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October 12, 2021
Sen. Grassley urges CFTC nominees to support whistleblower program
Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is pushing Commodity Futures Trading Commission nominees to commit to revitalizing the CFTC’s whistleblower program, which is hurting due to budgetary constraints. In...
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October 08, 2021
Whistleblower attorney Claire Sylvia named “Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Oct. 8, 2021 – Phillips & Cohen partner Claire M. Sylvia was honored as a “Litigation Star” by Benchmark Litigation for 2021 for her record of success representing whistleblowers...
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October 07, 2021
“Why the Facebook Whistleblower Turned to the SEC”
In The National Law Journal, Phillips & Cohen partner Sean McKessy contextualizes Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s move to use the SEC’s whistleblower program. Sean McKessy, a partner...
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October 06, 2021
“Facebook whistleblower testifies to Congress, lawyer weighs in”
NewsNation Now interviews Phillips & Cohen attorney and former SEC whistleblower program chief Sean McKessy about the Facebook whistleblower, Frances Haugen, following her testimony before a Senate...
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“The Facebook Whistleblower, Frances Haugen: Does the Law Protect Her?”
The Wall Street Journal interviews Phillips & Cohen partner Erika Kelton about the ways in which companies may seek to muzzle whistleblowers. Companies sometimes seek to pursue legal action against...
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