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August 5, 2008A comprehensive legal reference guide detailing federal and state qui tam laws that enable citizens to sue contractors defrauding government…
April 28, 2008A 1996 law unfairly taxes whistleblowers' compensation for emotional and reputational damages while exempting physical injury awards, prompting advocates to…- April 21, 2008The Supreme Court declined to review a case challenging the IRS's taxation of compensatory damages awarded to whistleblowers and civil…
- February 27, 2008The Senate Judiciary Committee examined proposed amendments to the False Claims Act to enhance the government's fraud enforcement capabilities in…
- February 27, 2008Multiple civil liberties and transparency organizations filed a joint amicus brief with the Supreme Court advocating for stronger protections and…
- January 12, 2008An FBI agent has raised concerns about deficiencies in the bureau's counterterrorism operations and effectiveness. The criticism highlights internal challenges…
- January 10, 2008A government official claims the FBI is attempting to intimidate him into remaining quiet about unspecified matters.
- January 4, 2008A federal judge awarded an FBI whistleblower over $1.3 million in total compensation after she exposed sex discrimination and theft…
- December 13, 2007The Supreme Court will consider whether compensatory damages awarded for non-physical injuries like emotional distress should be taxable income, a…
- November 11, 2007Halliburton faces expanding allegations that officials improperly pressured decision-makers to grant the company valuable government contracts beyond its existing agreements.