We predicted the ramping up of customs enforcement given the current administration’s interest in goods imported from other countries, and foreign trade in general, as recent news has shown. Interestingly, this scrutiny also extends to old allegations of customs fraud. Case in point: The Department of Justice said last month that it would get involved in a whistleblower case filed nine years ago that had sat around under seal. On April 18, the DOJ announced that it had filed a … [Read more...]
In a Volatile Labor Market, Here’s What Workers Should Know About Their Rights
The labor market is in a period of flux, with key headlines involving a rapid downsizing in the federal workforce, as well as companies’ responses to shifting tariffs. More than 150,000 Californians are employed by the federal government, according to the most recent data available. And 1.3 million Californians work in manufacturing, as well as 830,000 in transportation and logistics — both industries that quickly feel tariffs. With the uncertainty in the air, it’s worth a reminder of key … [Read more...]
A Proven Fraud Fighting Formula: Whistleblowers + FCA Equals Justice
Fraudsters try a variety of methods to swindle the federal government, crossing industries and contracts, often diverting taxpayer funds to line corporate coffers. Fortunately, the False Claims Act — an old law that still has teeth — broadly prohibits fraud against the federal government and offers a way for courageous False Claims Act whistleblowers to expose it. For example: A sampling of three cases that were recently resolved illustrate the wide range of how the government can be … [Read more...]
Proposed AI Whistleblower Protection Act Expands Protections for AI Industry Workers
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Whistleblower Protection Act to establish explicit whistleblower protections for individuals working in the artificial intelligence industry. Grassley, a longtime advocate for whistleblowers, cited the need to increase accountability and protect whistleblowers in a rapidly evolving field. “Transparency brings accountability,” Grassley said, noting that “[w]histleblowers are one of the best ways … [Read more...]
Feds Battle Bid Rigging and Price Fixing Against the Government, Seek Whistleblower Tips
A Department of Justice task force to fight collusion in government contracting remains a priority across changing administrations — an encouraging nod to whistleblowers. As of the end of March 2025, the five-year-old Procurement Collusion Strike Force (PCSF) has opened more than 175 investigations, achieved more than 75 guilty pleas and trial convictions, and topped $65 million in fines and restitution. The PCSF represents one more way of chipping away at the estimated $233 billion to … [Read more...]
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