A CA aluminum company agreed to a $549.5M #FalseClaimsAct #settlement for disguising aluminum extrusions as "pallets" to dodge $3B+ in import duties. Three #whistleblowers blew the lid off the scheme and will receive 17.5% of proceeds. Read our analysis here:

DOJ announced last week a new “Focus” initiative meant to corral the increasingly large number of #FalseClaimsAct cases coming from data-mining #whistleblowers. Max Voldman explains how DOJ is trying to strike the right balance to encourage thoughtful data-miners while discouraging #AI slop:

According to a new report by Christopher J. Medrano and Brian Blase of the Paragon Health Institute, fraud, waste, and abuse in the Medicaid program is improperly measured and is likely more dire than the already whopping government estimate of $38 billion last year.

New report on SEC enforcement in FY2026 shows activity is down: 92 actions vs. 225 average in 2018–2025. The Oct 2025–Nov 2025 government shutdown partly explains the drop, but overall enforcement is declining. Coincidentally, actions against individuals rose to 54% of actions.

We’re watching a CA bill, AB 2021, would establish a whistleblower award program for violations of the CA Consumer Privacy Act. The bill, which proposes awards of 15-33% for #whistleblowers whose tips lead to administrative enforcement, is a groundbreaking and effective way to protect data privacy.

Read Whistleblower Partners’ blog post on FinCEN’s recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with proposed regulations for its existing whistleblower program. We’re excited to see the program continue to take shape with whistleblower-friendly provisions:

DOJ’s AssuredPartners settlement puts ACA Marketplace fraud squarely in the FCA conversation. Our latest post explains the allegations, why the case matters, and what it says about whistleblowers’ role in exposing healthcare fraud. #FalseClaimsAct #Whistleblower #HealthcareFraud

We’re proud to share that three of our #attorneys, @maryinman.bsky.social, Ari Yampolsky, and Eric Havian, have again been named to The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers list, marking their third consecutive year since co-founding Whistleblower Partners.

Last week, Whistleblower Partners filed an amici curiae brief on behalf of clients Campaign Legal Center, Center for Media and Democracy, Common Cause, & Protect Democracy supporting the plaintiffs in an important voting rights case in the DC District Court. Read the full brief here:

Two years ago, a group of us took a leap to build a boutique firm focused on whistleblowers. As we celebrate our second anniversary, we’re grateful for the journey. In New Orleans, we reflected on teamwork, like jazz, each strength matters. Thank you to our clients & community, just getting started!

Partner @maryinman.bsky.social reports on DOJ’s $117.7M #FalseClaimsAct settlement with Aetna over alleged Medicare Part C risk score manipulation. This latest DOJ action follows others, some of which led by Whistleblower Partners clients like Dr. James Taylor and Teresa Ross.

@triblive.bsky.social published Philadelphia native Liz Soltan’s Op-Ed urging Pennsylvania to pass a state #FalseClaimsAct. Without it, PA loses 10% in Medicaid recoveries and whistleblower support, a critical fraud enforcement tool. As @governor.pa.gov says, “Let’s finally get it done."

Spoke with @restofworld.org's @rinachandran.bsky.social about @psst-org.bsky.social's work to collectivize the act of speaking up so AI and Big Tech whistleblowers have strength and safety in numbers.

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CMS recently used a new enforcement mechanism to deter fraud on #Medicare Advantage (MA), threatening to suspend Elevance Health’s enrollment and marketing activities over data submission requirements. As Max Voldman explains, this represents a significant new tool in CMS’s MA #compliance efforts.

Senators Wyden and Crapo introduced the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act, a bill to improve IRS procedures and revitalize the IRS Whistleblower Program. @cmclamb.bsky.social explains what it could mean for current and future IRS whistleblowers. whistleblower.law/news/irs-ref...

OFAC just fined IMG Academy $1.7M for dealing with individuals sanctioned under the Kingpin Act. Sanctions risk isn’t limited to banks—and neither is whistleblower opportunity. The FinCEN program covers these cases. More here:

DOJ’s report on FY2025 FCA settlements highlighted major Medicare Advantage enforcement efforts, including cases by our team. DOJ noted a $98M settlement w/ Independent Health resolving allegations of risk-adjustment fraud raised by our WB client Teresa Ross, underscoring vital role of WBs.

Strong intake. Weak awards. CFTC 2025 Whistleblower Program report: 1,697 tips, 203 award apps. But just 2 award orders paying out $4.6M. After $200M (2021), $100M (2023), $55M (2024), the slowdown is hard to ignore.

Important step forward for the FinCEN #whistleblower program with a new dedicated website for collecting tips about sanctions and money laundering violations. Learn more here: www.fincen.gov/whistleblowe...

HHS OIG issued updated Medicare Advantage compliance guidance for the first time in 20+ years, highlighting high risk areas and warning of #FalseClaimsAct liability. The FCA has recovered $85B since 1986, including $60B from #healthcare fraud, driven largely by #whistleblowers.

FY 2025 set a record for #whistleblower activity with 1,297 qui tam suits filed, a 32% increase over last year. One was our client Teresa Ross’s case. #Health care fraud drove 84% of FCA recoveries, restoring billions to Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. Medicare Advantage remains a top DOJ priority.

Big news from DOJ Antitrust: the first #whistleblower award under its new program is here. The Division announced a $1M award for reporting price fixing in the used-car industry. A strong early signal that DOJ is serious about fast action and rewarding insiders who expose antitrust conspiracies.

Attorneys Hallie Noecker and Hamsa Mahendranathan were quoted in @law360.bsky.social’s coverage of the $556M Kaiser Permanente settlement. In “Long Road for Kaiser Whistleblowers Ends in Historic Payout,” reporter Hannah Albarazi details Dr. James Taylor’s 12-year whistleblower journey.

She did it again: @jesscraven101.bsky.social collected many news stories about good things that happened this past week. Also I love the image she selected. "Cherish the whistleblower" is a key step of institutional courage. www.institutionalcourage.org/resources-fo...

DOJ reports a record $6.8 billion in #FalseClaimsAct recoveries in FY 2025, highlighting the vital role #whistleblowers play in exposing #fraud across industries.

Whistleblower Partners represented Dr. James Taylor in one of the cases behind DOJ’s $556M settlement with Kaiser Permanente over Medicare Advantage risk adjustment practices. Read our blog for a full breakdown of the case and what it means for enforcement and whistleblowers.

@maryinman.bsky.social joined the Great Women in Compliance Podcast for a roundtable on what really happens when women speak up. With Lisa Fine, Ellen Hunt, and Prof. Kate Kenny, they explore gender, retaliation, and how women often report wrongdoing together rather than alone.

Proud to represent physician whistleblower Dr. James Taylor, 1 of 2 #whistleblowers behind DOJ’s landmark $556M settlement w/ Kaiser Permanente over alleged #Medicare Advantage risk adjustment fraud. It is the largest Medicare Part C risk adjustment settlement ever. whistleblower.law/our-successe...

2025 was an eventful year here at @whistleblower.law. Check out our Year-in-Review reel for some highlights.

@maryinman.bsky.social returns to the @financialtimes.com #podcast Behind the Money with @mtindera.ft.com to discuss the benefits of whistleblower rewards to fight financial frauds in the UK, a timely topic in light of HMRC’s new US-style whistleblower reward program for serious tax dodging.

On Monitor Monday, Max Voldman discussed CVS Health’s $38M settlement resolving five #FalseClaimsAct cases over insulin pen billing. This includes premature refills and false days of supply. CVS and its subsidiaries now face roughly $1B in FCA liability.

If you want to learn more you may also read our blog for more information: whistleblower.law/news/false-c...

@poppyalexander.whistleblower.law was quoted in a @motherjones.com investigation on influencer-driven memecoins and crypto fraud. She explains why these schemes often resemble classic pump and dumps, where early insiders profit and others lose. Read more:

@financialtimes.com has done a deep dive into the state of whistleblowing in the UK, dedicating two episodes to the topic on its Behind The Money podcast. Delighted to have been able to share my perspective on whistleblowing on both sides of the pond.

Curious about HMRC's new US-style whistleblower reward program? Check out my new blog post detailing the program's requirements.

Vital reading, which includes quotes from Holly and Will Alpine of the Enabled Emissions Campaign, whose work exposing green-AI-washing at Microsoft was supported by our talented team at @psst-org.bsky.social.

Delighted to have joined @financialtimes.com's @mtindera.ft.com on the Behind the Money podcast to discuss the landscape for whistleblowers in the UK. The podcast was recorded before the advent of a bright spot for whistleblower empowerment, HMRC's launch of a strengthened US-style reward program.

Vohra's recent $45M settlement with DOJ to resolve False Claims Act allegations is the third major wound care enforcement action by DOJ in last three years. Clearly a priority area for DOJ.

As the IRS program has proven, paying rewards to whistleblowers for high-value tips is a game changer. Chuffed to see HMRC taking this step and to have been among the voices advocating for this change.

Proud to have joined whistleblower advocacy groups @psst-org.bsky.social, @winnetwork.bsky.social, @thesignalsnetwork.bsky.social, @whistlep2p.bsky.social, @govacctproj.bsky.social , @exposefacts.bsky.social, @enabledemissions.bsky.social, @anticorruption.bsky.social in signing this letter!

Today the UK strengthened its fight against major tax fraud. Ht Hon Rachel Reeves’ confirmed HMRC’s upgraded rewards: up to 30% for tips leading to over £1.5m recovered, with guidance now live. With US-style incentives, HMRC is poised to draw global #whistleblowers reporting serious tax fraud.

Chris McLamb and Michael Ronickher spoke with @bloombergtax.com about the withdrawal of Donald Korb’s nomination for IRS Chief Counsel. They highlighted his long record of opposing the IRS #Whistleblower Program and stressed the need for a nominee who understands its value in fighting #tax fraud.

To learn more about the SEC Whistleblower Program, please visit our site here: whistleblower.law/sec-whistleb...

The SEC has released its annual exam priorities, the first under Chairman Atkins. Notably absent are references to cryptocurrency and the booming private credit market. While the list omits the SEC Whistleblower Program, the agency continues to rely on #whistleblower tips to guide enforcement.

@maryinman.bsky.social discussed DOJ’s $37M settlement with Semler Scientific and Bard on Monitor Mondays, highlighting false Medicare claims involving the FloChec and QuantiFlo devices and the DOJ’s broader crackdown on vascular disease fraud. whistleblower.law/news/37-mill...

#Whistleblowers save taxpayers billions. A recent Boston University study by Professor Jetson Leder-Luis found $1.9B in #FalseClaimsAct settlements generated nearly $19B in #Medicare savings. Whistleblower lawsuits are a low-cost, effective way to fight fraud and protect public funds.

Educators should make more money, but not by working two jobs at once. A former DC assistant principal must repay 259K after collecting two full-time salaries. The case shows how local False Claims Acts can also reach fraud by public employees. Read more: whistleblower.law/news/princip...

A UK court just dealt a major blow to Denmark’s efforts to recover $1.9B lost in the massive ‘cum-ex’ tax fraud scheme. The case underscores how complex tax fraud can evade oversight without whistleblower insight. Learn more about our work on tax cases: whistleblower.law/tax-fraud