False Claims Acts News

Online Background Checks May Violate Fair Credit Law: FTC

Federal regulators this week warned several companies that the quick, easy background checks they are providing online might violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Federal Trade Commission sent warning letters to 10 businesses, including sites like 4Nannies.com and USA …

Whistleblowers Earn a Record $532 Million in 2011

Whistleblowers earned more than $532 million in 2011 through lawsuits alleging fraud against the U.S. government, a record for such payouts, according to a law firm study published on Friday. Private parties suing on the behalf of the government collected …