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Dear G20: Whistleblowers, not weak statements, are the way to fight corruption
The G20 meeting in Indonesia from November 15-16, 2022, concluded, as it has before, with statements about anti-corruption commitments.
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Companies retaliate against whistleblowers, ordered to pay damages
“Retaliation can be a misnomer, as companies will often take pre-emptive action to quash potential whistleblowers before they have a chance to say anything,” says Ethic Alliance CEO Scott Williams.
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How whistleblowers get paid
It’s critical to understand any financial rewards you may be entitled to under the law, says Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
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How to protect yourself as a whistleblower
“Working with Ethic Alliance provides both anonymity and legal protection from the moment a confidential report is filed with us,” said Ethic Alliance CEO Scott Williams.
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A basic blueprint for whistleblowing: rights, protections, and what to do
“Bringing a successful whistleblower case can be complicated,” says Ethic Alliance CEO Scott Williams.
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Whistleblowers collect $6 million from Securities and Exchange Commission
“Information from whistleblowers can help at various stages of an investigation,” says Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
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Whistleblowers awarded $1.2 million by Securities and Exchange Commission
“It’s important for whistleblowers to know that to receive rewards, first in time, first in right generally applies. It’s incumbent upon them to report credible, original information quickly,” says Ethic Alliance CEO Scott Williams.
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Whistleblower to pocket nearly $11 million for exposing alleged nationwide scam
“More and more people are showing the courage to come forward, and get rewarded for their service to their communities and country,” said Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
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Former hospital system president, board member expose alleged kickback scheme; feds seek to recover hundreds of millions of dollars
“Kickback schemes strike right at the heart of the integrity of our healthcare system,” says Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
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Georgia whistleblower awarded $1.3 million for revealing alleged kickback scheme
“Patients need to be able to trust that their doctors are making the best decisions for their health, not the doctor’s wallet,” said Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
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Whistleblowing doctor to get $4 million for exposing healthcare fraud by hospital system
A former medical director of neurosurgery at a major hospital system blew the whistle, resulting in the largest-ever healthcare fraud settlement in eastern Washington state, the feds said.
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Adriaen Morse: Whistleblowers are people trying to do the right thing
Adriaen M. Morse Jr., a Partner of SECIL Law and Partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP recently talked about whistleblowing and some of the most important things someone thinking about being a whistleblower should know.
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Cory Kirchert: Whistleblowers have an integrity that goes to the core of their being
Cory C. Kirchert, a member of SECIL Law and Of Counsel in the Washington, D.C., office of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, recently talked about some of the most important things someone thinking about being a whistleblower should know, including what mistakes to avoid, how to protect yourself, and potential rewards.
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Whistleblowers expose unnecessary medical testing and physician payments, results in $24 million settlement
“US healthcare spending reached $4.1 trillion in 2020. Whistleblowers play a critical role in helping police the industry,” said Scott Williams, CEO of Ethic Alliance.
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Whistleblowers are heroes of many Hollywood films
“The courage that Whistleblowers have shown, and the stories of what they went through to ensure justice was served is amazing,” says Ethic Alliance CEO Scott Williams.
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Whistleblowers helping expose abuse of COVID-19 relief funds
Much of the plundering of the PPP program is being exposed by whistleblowers who file claims under what’s known as “qui tam” or whistleblower provisions of the False Claims Act.