Documenting Evidence
What to know about documenting evidence Your ability to make a difference is your ability to prove it.” Tom Devine, Legal Director of the Government Accountability Project “The better your evidence, the greater the probability that the Justice Department will join your team and join in your False Claims Act case, significantly increasing the likelihood […]
Reporting Internally & Being Retaliated Against at Work
Checklist Safely test how issues are perceived internally, which is covered in the “Working with Colleagues” section. Be cautious of company lawyers. “The attorney was picked by the company, is paid for by the company, and knows where his or her next (very large) paycheck is coming from.” Stephen Martin Kohn, The New Whistleblower’s Handbook: […]
Whistleblowing Reward Programs
There are some instances where a whistleblower could potentially receive a monetary reward from the government for exposing certain wrongdoing, usually a percentage of funds recovered by the government from the company, as mandated by federal and state laws. These programs fall under various US federal and state agencies depending on the issue and the […]
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Talking to a lawyer about private company matters is never a breach of your NDA. What you say to a lawyer, from your first words, is protected by the client-attorney privilege.” Mary Inman, Partner at Constantine Cannon LLP “It is not always safe to communicate government misconduct to your lawyer. It is especially risky to […]
