Acknowledgments
Whistleblowers TYLER SHULTZ Tyler Shultz (@TylerShultz_) is the whistleblower who first raised the alarm on Elizabeth Holmes’s $10 billion biotech company, Theranos. Tyler alerted public health regulators in New York and was a source for a series of Wall Street Journal articles exposing Theranos’ dubious blood-testing practices. Tyler Shultz is currently the CEO of Flux Biosciences, and […]
Note Taking and Record Keeping
This tool is meant to provide considerations and questions to facilitate note taking and record keeping. Each circumstance is unique and you should speak to a lawyer about your case. “You can access documents that are a part of your job responsibilities, but you can’t go on ‘fishing expeditions.’ Be targeted. Use a scalpel, not […]
Building a Team Template
This tool is meant to provide a basic template for building a support team. Each circumstance is unique and you should speak to a lawyer about your case. “Assessing the strength, safety, and trust in your relationship with family and friends is crucial in whistleblowing. You’ll need someone who can provide an objective perspective as […]
Budget Template
This sample budget template is meant to provide individuals with a tool for planning their expenses in case they do decide to speak out. Each circumstance is unique and you should speak to a lawyer about your case. One of the primary points past whistleblowers have emphasized was the unexpected financial costs it entailed. This […]
Partners, Websites, & Books
Partners Government Accountability Project: Government Accountability Project (GAP) is the US leader in whistleblower protection — from advocacy to litigation. GAP’s effective methodology uses whistleblower revelations to have a meaningful impact on civil society and governance and know how to win whistleblower cases in the court of law and public opinion. They conduct educational outreach, […]
Key Steps in Whistleblower Reward Programs
This tool from the Constantine Cannon LLP is meant to give a brief overview of the key steps and timeline for US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), False Claims Act, and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower reward programs. Each circumstance is unique and you should speak to a lawyer about […]
Whistleblowing Options Overview
This tool is meant to give a brief overview of the most common pathways available to whistleblowers and provide basic answers to common questions for each pathway. Each circumstance is unique and you should speak to a lawyer about your case. open and download the whistleblowing options overview
Glossary
A Advice: Get legal advice ASAP. Getting advice doesn’t mean you have to move forward — it just keeps your options open and allows you to take steps to protect yourself. Affidavit: A sworn, written statement used as evidence in courts of law and other legal proceedings. You might sign one to support your allegations […]
