October was a good month for whistleblowers who reported that their employers were submitting false claims for labor charges to the government. Boeing Overbilled the Air Force In another recent case alleging overbilling billing by a defense contractor, Boeing paid $23 million to settle a whistleblower lawsuit brought by current and former Boeing employees under…
Defense contractors that submit false bills to the government face fines and prosecution by the Department of Justice. A recent case stretching back nearly 10 years shows the long reach of the False Claims Act. The Whistleblower Settlement By DRS DRS Technical Services, Inc. agreed to pay $13.7 million to settle allegations that it violated…
“Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Teach a man to cycle and he will realize fishing is stupid and boring.” – Desmond Tutu No kidding, the Bishop really said that. Most everyone I know owns a bicycle. They fall…
You may be entitled to $10 if you bought a Red Bull product since 2002, under the terms of a proposed settlement of a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by customers who argued they were misled about the product’s benefits, including the phrase, “Red Bull gives you wings.” Red Bull agreed to pay the…
What can you do if your boss is unethical or demands that you do unethical things? Well, if the boss happens to be cheating the federal government, the answer is quite a bit. And you can be rewarded for it. Sometimes handsomely. A person who “blows the whistle” on fraud is entitled to a reward…
What You Can Do and How You Can Benefit. Our government might not always spend our taxes dollars wisely, but we certainly do not want the government spending our tax dollars to line the pockets of individuals who lie and cheat to get it. Making money by lying to the federal government is fraud…
While training for the 2014 Racin’ the Station Duathlon held on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, I spent a lot of time on local roads across Madison County. Although I’ve been a regular in “spin” class (stationary bike) for over four years, cycling on the roads is relatively new to me. Frankly, I find sharing a…
If You Were Injured in an Accident: The Sacajawea of the Law You were seriously hurt in an accident. You are about to embark on a journey of recovery – physically, mentally, emotionally and financially. In addition to your medical treatment, this journey may take you through the insurance claims process and possibly the court…
Motorcycle Safety Tips That Can Save Your Life They say that there are only two kinds of motorcycle riders – “those that have been down, and those that are going down.” Ouch. While I don’t believe that adage, it’s a cautionary quip worth paying attention to. I have been an avid motorcycle rider since 1986…