April 22, 2024
Qui Tam Relator: Definition, Resources & More
The term “qui tam” is derived from the Latin phrase “qui tam pro domino rege quam pro se ipso in hac parte sequitur,” which means “he who sues in this matter for the king...
Posted In Qui Tam, whistleblower program
November 13, 2023
Disaster Fraud & Whistleblowers
In the wake of a natural disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Red Cross, insurance companies, and many other agencies mobilize quickly to help victims by providing food, water, shelter,...
July 07, 2022
New York Whistleblower Law: New York False Claims Act
What is the New York Whistleblower Law (New York False Claims Act)? The New York whistleblower law, called the New York False Claims Act, allows whistleblowers to file “qui tam” lawsuits against those...
June 16, 2022
California Whistleblower Law: The California False Claims Act
What is the California whistleblower law (California False Claims Act)? The California whistleblower law, also called the California False Claims Act, is a law that provides civil financial penalties to...
January 28, 2022
Puerto Rico whistleblower law – false claims to government
What is the Puerto Rico whistleblower law (The False Claims to Government of Puerto Rico Programs, Contracts, and Services Act)? The Puerto Rico whistleblower law, called the False Claims to Government...
April 29, 2020
What is Qui Tam? Whistleblower’s Guide to Qui Tam Lawsuits
Content Updated: September 11, 2024 Qui tam is a type of lawsuit based on an ancient writ in common law that allows a private person, known as a qui tam relator, to prosecute a lawsuit for the government...
April 28, 2020
Whistleblower FAQs
5 Common Whistleblower FAQs 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...
April 27, 2020
Whistleblower Rewards: Award Payouts and How They Work
What are whistleblower rewards? 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...
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...