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
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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
Episode 2: The Psychological Toll of Blowing the Whistle
Morgan & Morgan Whistleblower Attorneys
19 minutes 23 seconds
9 years ago
Episode 2: The Psychological Toll of Blowing the Whistle
James Young explains the whistleblowing process from start to finish, providing unique insights about both the technical and psychological challenges whistleblowers often face.
From contacting an attorney to being interviewed by the government, being a whistleblower is a long and difficult road. Even after the government interview, much patience is required when waiting for a resolution.
James helps both whistleblowers and attorneys new to qui tam litigation set appropriate expectations about what constitutes a qualified case, how to collect evidence, and how to deal with employer retaliation.
Learn more about what is takes to be a whistleblower at www.whistleblowerattorneys.com.
Episode topics:
00:28 Addressing misconception about the motives of whistleblowers
01:37 Witnessing fraud at work
06:50 Going back to work after beginning the investigation with your attorney
10:17 Three ways companies can properly address whistleblower complaints
13:38 The government interview
15:09 Waiting for a resolution
Morgan & Morgan Whistleblower Attorneys
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
