Whistleblower Law Collaborative

Labor Day is a time to honor workers, including whistleblowers who expose unsafe conditions, fraud, and abuse. Strong whistleblower laws are essential labor protections, ensuring that workers can safely speak out without fear of retaliation.

Thank you to the many brave whistleblowers who stand up against workplace injustices and corruption.

Learn more about whistleblower laws across a variety of industries: https://bit.ly/4cmC9Tt.

— In "Crisis of Conscience," Tom Mueller explores the rise of whistleblowing through gripping cases from Big Pharma, the military, finance, and government. Drawing on interviews with over 200 whistleblowers and experts, Mueller examines what drives some to speak out while others stay silent.

Learn more about Mueller’s book and background: https://www.tommueller.co/crisis-of-conscience.

We are deeply grateful for our whistleblower clients who courageously stand up for justice and integrity. Your bravery helps make a difference.

We are proud to announce that Suzanne E. Durrell and Erica Blachman Hitchings have been recognized as Best Lawyers for the third year in a row! Both Suzanne and Erica are former DOJ attorneys who now dedicate their practice to representing whistleblowers. Read more about them both here: https://www.whistleblowerllc.com/best-lawyers-recognizes-erica-blachman-hitchings-and-suzanne-durrell-for-a-third-year/

— Guess which WLC team member is in this throwback photo! 🤔📸 Drop your guesses in the comments.

Davita, Inc., one of the nation’s largest providers of dialysis treatment, will pay $34 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks to physicians in exchange for referrals.

WLC's David Lieberman and Kelly Shivery detail the resolution, including the three different types of kickbacks at issue. https://bit.ly/3SFVrvY.

The United States Department of Justice’s Criminal Division launched an exciting new Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program. WLC's Bruce Judge, a former federal prosecutor, sees this as opening a door to new enforcement opportunities.

Read more: https://bit.ly/3ysnIPP.

— Meet Suzanne Durrell, Whistleblower Law Collaborative’s co-founder and attorney.

Suzanne has extensive experience handling False Claims Act cases over the past thirty years, first representing the government and then representing whistleblowers.

“After 30 years, I still get a thrill from the power, reach, and flexibility of the False Claims Act. I love wielding the law to help clients, the government, and the public.”

Learn more about Suzanne’s accomplishments and her journey as a trailblazing attorney: https://www.whistleblowerllc.com/attorney/suzanne-durrell.

The Department of Justice just launched a new pilot program! Whistleblowers can now report corporate crime online. If the Justice Department prosecutes and secures forfeiture of criminal proceeds, whistleblowers could receive a share as a monetary award.

Learn more about this new program and how to report corporate crime:

Criminal Division Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

— In 2007, Aggregate Industries, Inc. (Aggregate), the largest asphalt and concrete supplier in New England, plead guilty, paid $50 million in cash, and agreed to provide up to $75 million in insurance coverage for its role in supplying adulterated concrete to the “Big Dig” project.

Find out more about this victory: https://www.whistleblowerllc.com/success/aggregate-industries-inc-over-50-million.

Today, we honor , celebrating those who courageously expose wrongdoing to protect the public interest. Their actions uphold transparency and accountability, essential pillars of justice.

The False Claims Act (FCA) is one, very powerful tool that whistleblowers have available to them. In recognition of National Whistleblower Appreciation Day, here are 10 fun facts about the FCA: https://bit.ly/3YiMz32.

Today, we commemorate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act — a landmark in ensuring equal rights and opportunities. WLC is proud to stand for inclusivity and accessibility in law and society.

News Alert: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York recently announced that two companies will pay a combined $11.3 million to resolve allegations that they failed to meet cybersecurity requirements while administering New York’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This resolution stands as the largest-ever cybersecurity False Claims Act settlement and a sign that the DOJ's Civil Cyber Fraud Initiative is alive and well: https://bit.ly/3LiE2pb.

— Take a guess at which outstanding member of our WLC team is in this photo!

Drop your guesses in the comments.

Magellan Diagnostics, a medical device company, will pay $42 million to settle criminal charges related to faulty blood tests used to detect lead.

Read more about the charges and the resolution: https://bit.ly/3S3h0X3.

Contractors that do business with the federal government must adhere to specific guidelines for safeguarding sensitive information. Those guidelines were recently revised.

WLC’s Bruce Judge and Kelly Shivery explain what was updated and who must comply: https://bit.ly/3RMadRi.

— Meet Bruce Judge, one of our WLC attorneys.

Bruce leverages his experience from the U.S. Justice Department to vigorously represent whistleblower clients nationwide in false claims actions and official proceedings before the SEC, CFTC, and IRS.

Thank you for all you do Bruce!

Learn more about Bruce and his achievements: https://bit.ly/3zdJff2.

—Bechtel and Parsons Brinckerhoff, consultants on Boston's $14.6 billion "Big Dig" project, agreed to pay over $407 million to settle civil and criminal liabilities.

This settlement addressed their failure to implement concrete testing protocols, ensuring that all concrete from Aggregate Industries, Inc. met specifications.

Learn more about this big win: https://bit.ly/4bgnkRV.

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Let's celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave. Enjoy the fireworks, festivities, and the spirit of independence!

We are grateful for the courage of this whistleblower and their satisfaction with the work we did together.

Thank you for your bravery and for trusting our law firm to help you pursue justice. ⚖️

— Who's the mystery WLC team member in this pic?

Comment your guesses! 📸

— This landmark case brought forward by our courageous client was the largest False Claims Act recovery of 2018.

AmerisourceBergen Corporation, one of the nation’s largest wholesale drug companies, paid $625 million to settle claims under the False Claims Act — along with one of its subsidiaries that paid a $260 million criminal fine.

The settlements involved AmerisourceBergen’s illegal repackaging of injectable drugs into pre-filled syringes at an unlicensed facility to profit from the “overfill” contained in the vials: https://www.whistleblowerllc.com/success/amerisourcebergen-corporation-885-million.

As a longstanding member of The Anti-Fraud Coalition, WLC is proud to announce that Advance Certified Kelly Shivery will share her knowledge with other fraud-fighting paralegals in the TAF community. TAF members, be sure to share this event with your paralegals! https://bit.ly/4bZ3U5f

Honoring Juneteenth and the remarkable advocacy of Opal Lee, a beacon of change and resilience.

As we celebrate freedom and commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, let's remember her tireless efforts to make Juneteenth a nationally recognized holiday.

Together, we honor our past and embrace a future of equality and justice for all.

Happy Father's Day! Today, we celebrate the incredible role the dads in our lives play. Your dedication, hard work, and wisdom inspire us every day.