Episode 2: How To Blow the Whistle
James Young explains the whistleblowing process from start to finish, providing unique insights about both the technical and psychological challenges whistleblowers often face.
James Young explains the whistleblowing process from start to finish, providing unique insights about both the technical and psychological challenges whistleblowers often face.
Though healthcare fraud is the most prevalent type of False Claims Act violation, government programs and contracts impact almost every aspect of American life, in one way or another.
Qui tam litigation requires extensive research, experience, persistence and empathy. James Young guides those new to representing whistleblowers through common investigative techniques in qui tam cases.
Companies that commit fraud do everything in their power to fight back against qui tam lawsuits. Within the scope of each case, it’s important for attorneys and whistleblowers alike to be stay ahead of common defenses.
The False Claims Act and other whistleblower laws offer substantial rewards to individuals that successfully demonstrate that a large-scale fraud scheme against the government has occurred. Those awards are typically between 10% and 30% of the government’s total financial recovery from the fraudulent company or individual.