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Morgan & Morgan Whistleblower AttorneysThe Morgan & Morgan Whistleblower Attorneys podca Author: Morgan & Morgan Whistleblower Attorneys
The Morgan & Morgan Whistleblower Attorneys podcast goes beyond legal jargon and explains what it really takes to be a whistleblower and to represent one. Attorney James D. Young gets real about what major corporations do to try to get away with fraud--in and out of court, and sheds light on why all Americans should be seriously concerned about this. He offers actionable insights about legislative blocks to justice and how policy should change to protect the rights of those that tell the truth. For more information, visit https://www.whistleblowerattorneys.com. Language: en Genres: Government Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 6: How, Why, and When Whistleblower Rewards Are Given
Monday, 7 November, 2016
The False Claims Act and other whistleblower laws offer substantial awards to individuals that successfully demonstrate that a large-scale fraud scheme against the government has occurred. Those awards are typically between 10% and 30% of the government’s total financial recovery from the fraudulent company or individual. How much a whistleblower is actually rewarded depends on 13 key factors, each of which James Young explains in this episode. A qualified qui tam attorney will take note of these factors to advocate for the highest possible whistleblower reward. Learn more about how whistleblower rewards are calculated at www.whistleblowerattorneys.com. Episode Topics: 00:28 The end of whistleblower cases 03:03 Use of mediation in resolving whistleblower claims 04:39 14 considerations that can increase a relator's share 07:53 11 considerations that can decrease a relator's share 10:43 Treble damages and civil penalties 12:56 Taxes on whistleblower rewards
