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DOJ Fraud Division Issues Corporate Enforcement Directive Establishing Framework For Corporate Fraud Investigations
The U.S. Department of Justice's Fraud Division has issued new corporate enforcement guidance establishing a dedicated team to oversee fraud cases and identifying four priority investigation areas. Companies face heightened scrutiny as DOJ deploys advanced data analytics and enhanced whistleblower incentives to detect corporate misconduct more rapidly. Understanding the ten charging factors and compliance expectations outlined in this directive is essential for organizations to assess their exposure and str
United States Criminal
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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CFTC Whistleblower Developments Put Internal Reporting And Investigation Response In Focus
Two September 2026 developments from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission—a new award presumption rule and over $150 million in whistleblower awards—underscore the competitive pressure on internal reporting channels. Organizations in CFTC-regulated markets must ensure their intake, escalation, preservation, and anti-retaliation controls are credible enough to compete with an established external program that has now awarded more than $580 million since 2014.
United States Commercial
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Gesmer Updegrove LLP
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What Is Unbundling? How Splitting One Procedure Into Many Can Inflate Medical Bills
Medical billing unbundling—the practice of separating comprehensive procedures into multiple billing codes—walks a fine line between legitimate coding practices and healthcare fraud. When does this common billing technique cross into illegal territory, and what role do whistleblowers play in exposing systematic abuse that costs government healthcare programs hundreds of millions annually?
United States Healthcare
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Miller Shah
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Vince McKnight On The False Claims Act, Qui Tam Cases & Whistleblower Advocacy (Video)
Vince McKnight, Co-Vice Chairman and Whistleblower & Qui Tam Practice Group Co-Chair at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, discusses his career path from his formative years in Washington, D.C. to becoming a leading advocate in whistleblower and employment law. He shares insights on the False Claims Act, qui tam litigation, and the critical role of whistleblower advocacy in protecting those who expose fraud and wrongdoing.
United States Employment
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Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
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Florida Supreme Court Holds That Private Whistleblowers Must Allege And Prove An Actual Violation Of Law By Their Employers
The Florida Supreme Court has resolved a decade-long split among appellate courts regarding the burden of proof for private whistleblower claims, establishing that employees must demonstrate an actual violation of law rather than merely a good faith belief in wrongdoing. This landmark decision clarifies the distinction between protections afforded to public versus private sector whistleblowers and provides uniform guidance for employers defending against retaliation claims.
United States Employment
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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When Headlines Become Lawsuits: Defending A Prestigious Maryland School In A High-Stakes Whistleblower Trial
A Maryland private school faced a high-profile whistleblower retaliation lawsuit after terminating its Chief Financial Officer, who claimed he was fired for reporting discrimination concerns. The case, which drew front-page media attention, threatened the institution's reputation and required a defense strategy that would uncover the truth behind conflicting narratives about performance issues versus retaliation claims.
United States Employment
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Carr Maloney
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