False Claims & Whistleblowing Blogs

Lebau & Neuworth Article in Trial Magazine: ‘Implied’ Fraud Under the FCA

In Universal Health Services, Inc. v. United States ex rel. Escobar, the U.S. Supreme Court resolved a circuit split over whether the False Claims Act (FCA) recognizes only claims for misrepresentations regarding express conditions of payment.

Billions of Dollars were Recovered in 2017 False Claims Act Cases

Lebau & Neuworth attorneys are members Taxpayers Against Fraud, whose attorney members represent whistleblowers in False Claims Act case. TAF’s review of 2017 False Claims Act cases shows it was a very good year for whistleblower recoveries.

Whistleblower Protections Don't Show Up in The Funny Pages!

Legal protections for Whistleblowers are no laughing matter.

Fourth Circuit Issues Important False Claims Act Decision

In US ex rel. Badr v. Triple Canopy, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which includes Maryland, issued an important decision regarding the Federal False Claims Act (FCA).

Published Articles by L&N Attorneys Examine Important Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Cases

Lebau & Neuworth attorneys Richard P. Neuworth and Devan M. Wang were honored with the publishing of two very important articles they co-authored in the 2017 Special Issue of the Trial Reporter, the journal of the Maryland Association for Justice. In each expose, Richard and Devan examine a case vital to the people of the State of Maryland and some of their specific contractual rights regarding personal injury and compensation.

Daily Labor Report Touts Smaller 'Boutique' Firms Like Lebau & Neuworth

A recent Bloomberg BNA Daily Labor Report article, citing Lebau & Neuworth attorney Steven Lebau, states, “Whether they work on the management side or the worker side of labor and employment law, the attorneys contacted by Bloomberg BNA touted the advantages of boutiques (small law firms such as Lebau & Neuworth) for both lawyers and clients. They said the lawyers collaborate more and are able to offer high-quality and expert services at lower prices.”

It was a Good Year for the False Claims Act

Lebau & Neuworth attorneys frequently represent current and former employees at all levels -- from top executive to factory-floor workers -- in whistleblowing claims under the False Claims Act. We have at least two cases now under Department of Justice Review, and in 2015 we settled a client’s False Claims Act case against the former employer for nearly $15 million.

Workplace Retaliation: A Review of How to Prove a Claim Against an Employer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC) has just issued Enforcement Guidance on workplace retaliation under federal employment discrimination laws. This Guidance provides an excellent review of what is necessary to prove a retaliation claim.

Justice Department Recovers Nearly $6 Billion from False Claims Act Cases in FY 2014

The U.S. Department of Justice obtained a record $5.69 billion in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving fraud and false claims against the government in the fiscal year ending September 30, Acting Associate Attorney General Stuart F. Delery and Acting Assistant Attorney General Joyce R. Branda for the Civil Division announced.

My Employer Is Giving Me A Bad Reference, What Should I Do?