Imagine you’re in a corporate meeting about the year’s preliminary financial results. They’re good. Really good. And someone at the table says, wink, “Don’t forget to thank (our biggest competitor).” In this scenario, covert talks with a rival yielded a price-fixing scheme that is padding the bottom lines for both companies. It may not feel quite right, but you’re afraid of getting into legal trouble and of retaliation from your peers if you object. Plus, the pay bonuses make a good … [Read more...]
$1.9M Whistleblower Award Reflects Federal Focus on Cyber Fraud
A cyber fraud whistleblower is set to receive a $1.9 million award after alleging that a California biotech company, Illumina, knowingly sold multiple government agencies vulnerable software. The company, which has headquarters in San Diego but was sued in Rhode Island, sold genomic sequencing systems to the agencies. The government alleged — with the help of the whistleblower, a former Illumina employee — that Illumina knowingly sold software with cybersecurity vulnerabilities while … [Read more...]
Whistleblowers Key to Exposing Customs Fraud | DOJ FCA Cases
On August 29, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security intended to “aggressively pursue enforcement actions against any parties who seek to evade tariffs and other duties...” The DOJ announced that: “Since March of this year, the Commercial Litigation Branch has reached civil settlements to resolve allegations of improperly evaded customs duties across a wide range of products, including … [Read more...]
How do you prove fraud in a False Claims Act Case
The False Claims Act (FCA) contains procedural mechanisms, including the qui tam provision, which allow private citizens to bring a lawsuit on behalf of the United States government against a person or business that has defrauded the government. Whether dealing with Medicare fraud, defense contract fraud, government contract fraud, customs fraud, or other types of fraud, each scheme has a core of facts. Documents often provide the best evidence for proving fraud, even more than witness testimony … [Read more...]
Fighting for Fairness: Female Athletes Take a Stand Against Title IX Violations at Concordia University Irvine
At a time when college athletics programs increasingly prioritize revenue-generating sports like men’s football and basketball, the fight to protect opportunities for female athletes has never been more critical. A recent class action lawsuit against Concordia University Irvine (CUI) underscores the importance of holding schools accountable to Title IX—the landmark federal law requiring gender equity in education, including athletics. Speaking with an experienced Title IX attorney is often the … [Read more...]
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