April 29, 2020
Qui tam lawsuits – whistleblower guide & FAQs
Qui tam is a type of lawsuit based on an ancient writ in common law that allows a private person, known as a relator, to prosecute a lawsuit for the government and receive a reward. The False Claims Act...

April 28, 2020
Whistleblower FAQs – Working With a Lawyer
Here are some questions whistleblowers often ask Phillips & Cohen lawyers about working with the law firm on a whistleblower case. 1) Can Phillips & Cohen represent me if I don’t live in the...
April 27, 2020
Whistleblower Rewards: Award Payouts and How They Work
Whistleblowers (known as “relators” in qui tam lawsuits) are awarded a whistleblower reward based on a percentage of the money recovered by the government when those recoveries are due to a...
April 27, 2020
False Claims Act
What is the False Claims Act? The False Claims Act, also known as the “Lincoln Law,” is a whistleblower law that allows private citizens to sue any individuals, companies or other entities...

December 29, 2017
U.S. False Claims Act
The Statute FEDERAL FALSE CLAIMS ACT 31 USC 3729-3733 (As amended July 21, 2010, P.L. 111-203) § 3729. False claims (a) Liability for certain acts. (1) In general. Subject to paragraph (2), any person...
December 29, 2017
Whistleblower Laws
by State – False Claims
Qui tam lawsuits can be filed by whistleblowers under certain state false claims laws if the fraud involves Medicaid funds or money from state and local agencies. In order for whistleblowers to receive...
December 29, 2017
Whistleblower Retaliation and Whistleblower Protection Lawyers: What you should know
What is whistleblower retaliation? What whistleblower protection is offered under the False Claims Act? What job protection is offered for SEC and CFTC whistleblowers? What whistleblower job protection...
December 29, 2017
Tips for filing a qui tam case
1. Choose your whistleblower attorney carefully. Consider whether the lawyer has experience in qui tam lawsuits. The False Claims Act is a very complicated law, and a misinterpretation of its provisions...
December 29, 2017
Common Types of Qui Tam Whistleblower Cases
Whistleblowers who file qui tam lawsuits under the False Claims Act are crucial to exposing and stopping many types of fraud that put patients, troops and other at risk and drain billions of dollars of...
December 27, 2017
Health Care Fraud
Medicare fraud whistleblowers and Medicaid fraud whistleblowers are vital for our nation’s healthcare system and patients. Their insider information prompts healthcare fraud investigations through...