The statute of limitations refers to the time period someone has to file a claim from the triggering event that gives rise to that claim. Filing a lawsuit during the statute of limitation time period, which can range anywhere from two to fifteen years depending upon the claim and the applicable law, is a very
Historically, whistleblowers and the government have relied on the False claims Act as a tool to combat fraud against the government. However, there are limitations to this law, including the fact that the False Claims Act only applies to situations in which the federal government has been defrauded. Fraud that is committed against others such
If you have inside information that fraud is occurring at your workplace against the government or securities investors, you might want to learn about the whistleblower process. Many people who decide to come forward are regular workers who are simply doing their jobs. According to the National Business Ethics Survey of 2007, 56% of workers
The government offers monetary incentives to people who expose certain types of illegal activities. These incentives are called whistleblower awards. Under federal law, the government is required to reward people who blow the whistle with a percentage of the money that the government is able to recover because of their whistleblowing. As a reward for
Some workers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have knowledge that their employers are committing fraud against the government and want to report it. While whistleblowing allows people a way to do the right thing, it also can expose workers to job loss and reputational damage within their fields. If you would like to report the
Whistleblowers have protections under federal and state law when they report their employers for committing fraud against the government. It is important for you to understand qui tam cases so that you can determine whether you have a potential claim to file and whether you want to proceed with it. Here are some key things
In order for people to serve as relators in qui tam actions, they must meet certain parameters. The False Claims Act and the courts have outlined the requirements that people must meet. People who have knowledge of fraud against the government may want to talk to the attorneys at Swartz Swidler about whether or not
People who are fired from their jobs because they asserted their legal rights or complained about illegal behavior may have the legal grounds to file wrongful termination claims based on retaliation or whistleblowing. There are numerous employment laws at both the state and federal levels that prohibit employers from terminating employees on the basis of
On July 15, 2015, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a decision in which it held that the protections of the state whistleblower statute, the Conscientious Employee Protection Act (“CEPA”), apply to so-called “watchdog” employees and that such employees need not meet a heightened standard when establishing that they engaged in whistleblowing activity. Confusion as