The CS2 conference in Reston, Virginia was an essential event for government contractors faced with cybersecurity compliance challenges. The two-day program provided invaluable information on compliance with NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and other cybersecurity requirements. The sessions led by Whistleblower Law Collaborative (WLC) member Bruce C. Judge and by James Gillooley from the Department
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Bruce Judge Selected to Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers
Whistleblower Law Collaborative proudly announces that Lawdragon has named Bruce Judge as one of 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers. It represents recognition of talent and accomplishment among lawyers who connect our digital world.
Over the past few years, the U.S. Government has prioritized cybersecurity; particularly in the Defense Industrial Base. Mr. Judge is at…
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Clients Part of $6 Million Genetic Testing Fraud False Claims Act Settlement Involving Genexe, Immerge, and Two Individual Owners
Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC is pleased to announce that the United States has settled a False Claims Act case alleging genetic testing fraud brought by two of its clients against Genexe, LLC d/b/a Genexe Health, Immerge, Inc., the parent company of Genexe, and two individual owners, Jason Green and Jason Gross.
Under the terms of…
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Supports Bar Association Statement in Support of the Rule of Law
The American Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Boston Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association of Massachusetts are among the more than 50 bar associations who released a statement to “defend the rule of law and reject efforts to undermine the courts and the legal profession.”
The Statement endorses “the sentiments expressed…
Seoul Medical Group Settles False Claims Act Violations
Seoul Medical Group Inc. and Advanced Medical Management Inc., have agreed to settle alleged violations of the False Claims Act for $62 million. The settlement includes a payment by the entities’ former president and majority owner, Dr. Min Young Cha. An unaffiliated entity, Renaissance Imaging Medical Associates Inc., will pay $2.35 million for its…
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Client Settles Landmark Cybersecurity False Claims Act Case
Whistleblower Law Collaborative LLC is pleased to announce that the United States has settled a False Claims Act case brought by one of its clients. Under the terms of the settlement, MORSECORP, Inc. will pay $4.6 million, plus interest, to resolve allegations that it made false representations concerning compliance with required cybersecurity controls for safeguarding sensitive government…
Supreme Court Holds that E-Rate Program Fraud Subject to the False Claims Act
In a unanimous opinion, the Supreme Court ruled that a False Claims Act suit alleging E-Rate program fraud can move forward. Specifically, the Court held that the program’s reimbursement requests constitute “claims” under the FCA. Justice Kagan authored the opinion. The decision is a win for both whistleblowers and the Government alike in the fight…
Defending the Constitutionality of the False Claims Act
Whistleblower lawyers everywhere have banded together after a District Court ruled that the qui tam provision of the False Claims Act (FCA) is unconstitutional. This case could change fraud enforcement nationwide and destroy a tool for protecting Government funds. Amongst those defending the constitutionality of the provision are a group of whistleblower relators. In response,…
Medicare Advantage Fraud Alert Highlights Suspect Payments in Marketing Arrangements
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (HHS OIG) recently issued a special fraud alert: “Suspect Payments in Marketing Arrangements Related to Medicare Advantage and Providers.” The alert addresses suspect marketing practices by Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs). These practices often involve questionable financial arrangements and referrals between MAOs,…
DOJ False Claims Act Recoveries in Fiscal Year 2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued its annual press release and statistical report on False Claims Act settlements and recoveries under the False Claims Act. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024 (FY 2024), False Claims Act recoveries exceeded $2.9 billion. Of that total, $2.4 billion in recoveries resulted from qui tam actions brought by…