The Department of Justice recently announced a landmark Penn State cybersecurity fraud settlement, with the university agreeing to pay $1.25 million to resolve False Claims Act allegations. This October 2024 settlement, which awarded the whistleblower $250,000, highlights two critical
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Boston Magazine Names Whistleblower Law Collaborative Attorneys As 2024 Top Whistleblower Lawyers
Whistleblower Law Collaborative is pleased to announce that Boston Magazine has named attorneys Bob Thomas, Suzanne Durrell, Linda Severin, David W. S. Lieberman, and Erica Blachman Hitchings as Top Whistleblower Lawyers of 2024. The list recognizing…
DOJ Announces $950 Million Raytheon Settlement
Raytheon Company has agreed to a $950 million settlement with the federal government. The Raytheon settlement resolves allegations including violations of the False Claims Act (FCA), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and the Arms…
What Potential Whistleblowers Need to Know About the New Department of Defense Rule (CMMC) for Contractor Cybersecurity
On October 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) took a major step to strengthen its contractors’ cybersecurity. The DoD finalized the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program rule. This new rule significantly changes how the DoD will…
CVS Health Subsidiary Oak Street Health Pays $60 Million to Settle Allegations of Medicare Advantage Fraud
Oak Street Health, a CVS Health subsidiary and primary care center network for Medicare beneficiaries, has agreed to pay $60 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to insurance agents in exchange for…
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Attorneys to Speak at Upcoming Symposiums
We are pleased to announce that three Whistleblower Law Collaborative members will contribute to panels for esteemed symposiums this month.
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Ethics and Compliance Congress
Linda Severin will be a panelist at the prestigious 25th Annual Pharmaceutical…
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Attorneys Named to 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Whistleblower Law Collaborative is pleased to announce that its attorneys Bob Thomas, Suzanne Durrell, David W. S. Lieberman, and Linda C. Severin were selected to the 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list.
Super Lawyers Are Peer Nominated…
Kelly Shivery Publishes “False Claims Act 101” in the Quarterly Journal of NALA
Kelly Shivery, an Advanced Certified Paralegal at Whistleblower Law Collaborative, authored an article published in the September 2024 issue of Facts & Findings, the Quarterly Journal of NALA. Her piece, “False Claims Act 101,” offers a comprehensive overview of…
Avantor, Inc. Agrees to $5 Million False Claims Act Settlement
Avantor, Inc, a global player in the scientific and technical supply sector, has agreed to a $5 million settlement in a False Claims Act (FCA) case. The FCA case alleged that an Avantor subsidiary, VWR International, LLC (VWR), overcharged…
Best Lawyers® Recognizes Erica Blachman Hitchings and Suzanne Durrell for a Third Year
Two Whistleblower Law Collaborative attorneys labeled with “Best Lawyers” distinction again this year. Suzanne E. Durrell and Erica Blachman Hitchings are both former DOJ attorneys. They now dedicate their practice to whistleblowers.
Suzanne Durrell
Whistleblower Law Collaborative Managing Member Suzanne…