Practice Area Categories: Qui Tam / Whistleblower
Missouri False Claims Act / Qui Tam Statute
The Missouri Health Care Payment Fraud and Abuse Act does not allow whistleblowers to bring lawsuits on the government's behalf if they know a wrongdoer who abuses the state Medicaid program, so it is not a true "qui tam" statute. The Missouri Health Care Payment Fraud and Abuse Act impose liability on persons who …
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Arkansas False Claims Act / Qui Tam Statute
The Arkansas Medicaid False Claims Act allows whistleblowers to bring qui tam lawsuits if they know a wrongdoer who abuses the state Medicaid program. The Arkansas Medicaid False Claims Act imposes liability on persons who knowingly present false or fraudulent claims for claims for payment to the Arkansas Medicaid program. It also makes it illegal …
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Customs Fraud Lawyers
Importers are obligated to provide U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with accurate reporting information so the government can assess and collect the appropriate duties and tariffs on the importation of goods. These duties and tariffs help protect domestic U.S. companies and prevent unfair pricing from foreign competitors. The government collects billions in duties and …
CARES Act Fraud Lawyers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, enacted in March 2020, was intended to provide emergency financial assistance to those suffering economic losses related to COVID-19. The government has spent trillions of dollars under the CARES Act and similar laws, such as the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act and the …
Medicare Advantage Fraud Lawyers
Companies providing or administering Medicare Advantage (MA) plans commit fraud when they, or a contractor, knowingly submit risk adjustment data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that are inaccurate or ineligible for payment under CMS rules, often by inflating the risk profile of patients. Such companies and contractors are subject to the …
Cybersecurity Fraud Lawyers
With the increased threat of cyberattacks, government agencies rely heavily on private contractors to have robust cybersecurity protections that will safeguard vital governmental data and information. When government contractors and grant recipients fail to meet required security obligations, they may face liability under the False Claims Act (FCA). Whistleblowers play a critical role in uncovering …
FCA Whistleblower Attorneys
When You Speak Up, We'll Help You Stand Strong It takes courage and a strong sense of duty to call out fraud against the government. At Halunen Law, we're here to help you stand up and speak out. Because when you're willing to fight for what's right, we're in the fight with you. CONTACT US …
Anti-Kickback Lawyers
Health care fraud, including illegal kickbacks to doctors and other health care providers, compromises patient care and costs, American taxpayers, billions of dollars every year. That’s why the law provides incentives to individuals who expose such wrongdoing, including a share of any amounts recovered from the perpetrators of such schemes. At Halunen Law, our anti-kickback …
SEC Whistleblower Attorneys
A myriad of corporate scandals in the 2000s brought to light the market place could not be effectively monitored for fraudulent conduct without the help of individuals with knowledge of the illegal conduct—whistleblowers. In 2010, Congress provided the tools to whistleblowers to report fraudulent conduct by passing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection …
Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Whistleblower Attorneys
Corporate fraud seeps into many areas of everyday life – including the commodities markets. Whistleblowers often risk their reputation and career to report dishonest or illegal conduct taking place in commodity futures and options. Their reports help prevent harm to the American economy and the hard-working people who rely on it. That’s why CFTC whistleblowers …
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