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Those Who Learn of Fraud Have an Important Role to Play During Pandemic

Given its over $2 trillion dollar price tag, spending from the CARES Act will require close oversight to ensure these public funds are used for their intended purpose and are not diverted by unscrupulous companies or individuals.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Whistleblower Receives $50M Award, Largest in SEC History

With the latest award, the SEC topped its previous record: a $39 million bounty issued in 2018.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Ousted Scientist Taps DC's Katz, Takes Aim at Blank Rome Lawyer in Whistleblower Complaint

"It's sad that during this crisis Dr. Bright and his team have chosen to launch politically motivated allegations against me and other people," said John Clerici, of counsel at Blank Rome and founder of biotech consulting firm Tiber Creek Partners.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Coronavirus Watchdog Nominee Is Silent on Trump's Ousting of Inspectors General

Trump White House lawyer Brian Miller demurred at one point, when asked about Trump's moves against inspectors general, saying he was appearing to discuss his own credentials and not to "assess" the president's conduct.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Stage Set for Trump White House Lawyer Brian Miller's Confirmation for Coronavirus Watchdog

Brian Miller, a former Washington-based partner at the litigation boutique Rogers Joseph O'Donnell P.C., represented a host of corporate clients while in private practice, according to a newly filed financial disclosure.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Companies Need To Be Careful With the CARES Act or Face Regulatory and Investigative Actions Down the Road

What are the five pitfalls any company accessing CARES Act relief should know to avoid later enforcement action?
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Crossing $400M Mark in Whistleblower Awards, SEC Gives More Than $27M to Tipster

"This award marks several milestones for the program," said Jane Norberg, chief of the SEC's whistleblower office.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

'Extraordinarily Disturbing': Former Watchdogs Sound Off on Trump's Denigration of Inspectors General

"These actions send a clear message to inspectors general that they're going to be in danger if they criticize the administration," Jenner & Block's Neil Barofsky said. "That is not how it's supposed to work."
6 minute read

National Law Journal

'I'm By Nature Suspicious': Meet Brian Miller, Trump's Pick for Pandemic Watchdog

The nomination of a White House lawyer drew raised eyebrows from Democrats. But the veteran government official has a record speaking out for inspector generals' independence and access to information. 
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Listen Up: Company Ignored Compliance Officer Who's Now $450K Richer as Whistleblower

The whistleblower "made reasonable efforts to work within the company's compliance structure, suffered unique hardships as a result, and reported to the commission after the requisite time period had passed," said Jane Norberg, head of the SEC's Whistleblower Office.
3 minute read

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