June 02, 2023
“California Whistleblower Protections Apply to Tips Already Known by Employers”
Phillips and Cohen whistleblower partner Steve Hasegawa comments on a recent California Supreme Court decision for SHRM. California workers who report violations of the law to their supervisors can qualify...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen In The Media
“Supreme Court Reopens Fraud Suits Against SuperValu, Safeway”
Phillips and Cohen partner Stephen Hasegawa discusses the Supreme Court’s decision in SuperValu. Today’s ruling “stands for the common-sense proposition that the False Claims Act’s knowledge...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen In The Media
“Whistleblower Attorneys Hail High Court Ruling in Drug Reimbursement Case”
Phillips and Cohen partner Stephen Hasegawa told National Law Journal, “There are probably a lot of disappointed defense lawyers today,” after the Supreme Court released the opinion in Schutte...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen In The Media
June 01, 2023
SCOTUS Rules for Whistleblowers in Unanimous SuperValu Decision
Statement of Stephen Hasegawa, partner at whistleblower law firm Phillips and Cohen: “There are probably a lot of disappointed defense lawyers today. SuperValu stands for the common-sense proposition...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen News
May 30, 2023
“Lured by a bigger payday, a medical device maker sold fake plastic parts. Many were implanted in chronic pain patients.”
Phillips and Cohen partner Colette Matzzie talked to Stat News about drug and medical device safety. While physicians aren’t liable for the situation, it’s clear that there are gaps in physician understanding...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen In The Media
May 15, 2023
“FCA Chases ‘Shrewder’ Kickbacks As 50-Year Hunt Intensifies.”
Phillips and Cohen partners Stephen Hasegawa and Colette Matzzie talked to Law 360 about kickbacks in the healthcare industry and future kickback trends. “Manufacturers and providers … are...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen In The Media
May 05, 2023
SEC Announces Largest Whistleblower Award Ever
Statement of Erika Kelton, Partner and SEC/CFTC Whistleblower attorney at Phillips and Cohen “Today the SEC’s announcement of the largest whistleblower award ever is a true testament to the value that...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen News
May 02, 2023
SouthEast Eye Center Agrees To Pay $17 Million After Whistleblowers Filed Complaint
Phillips and Cohen partner Amy Easton talked to the Chattanoogan about the $17 million settlement with SouthEast Eye Specialists for alleged violations of the False Claims Act and Anti-kickback statute. ...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen In The Media
May 01, 2023
SouthEast Eye Specialists Pays $17 million to Settle Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act Allegations
May 1, 2023–SouthEast Eye Specialists, together with SouthEast Eye Surgery Center and the Eye Surgery Center of Chattanooga (SEES), agreed to pay the United States and Tennessee $17,000,000 to resolve...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen News
April 28, 2023
$1.9 million SEC whistleblower award goes to Phillips & Cohen’s client
Washington, DC, April 29, 2023 – The Securities and Exchange Commission issued a $1.9 million whistleblower award to a whistleblower represented by Phillips and Cohen LLP. The SEC does not reveal...
Posted In Phillips & Cohen News