Whistleblower

Whistleblowing is not illegal in Maryland. In fact, our state offers protections to whistleblowers and encourages them to report any wrongdoing they discover, including fraud, corruption, waste, and abuse. Several agencies in the federal government also provide protection to whistleblowers. You can learn more about these protections and the legalities of reporting misconduct from a …

Being a whistleblower means reporting wrongdoing like abuse, fraud, or corruption to an agency or person who can do something to address and fix the issue. In many cases, whistleblowers report wrongdoing as “insiders” to the organization committing wrongful acts, but you can report from outside the organization.  You can learn more about what being …

The False Claims Act (FCA) is one of the most powerful tools in fighting fraud against the federal government. If you’re considering blowing the whistle on fraud or already involved in whistleblower litigation, understanding your rights and responsibilities is critical. Here are the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about whistleblower lawsuits under the FCA—answered clearly …

An employee, contractor, or agent can be a whistleblower. Understanding who can be a whistleblower and the protections that whistleblowers have can help you raise the alarm about illegal activities happening at your place of work. To get the legal advice and advocacy you need to blow the whistle without fear of retaliation from your …

You qualify to make a whistleblower complaint if you have information that you reasonably believe is evidence of fraud or illegal activities occurring at your place of work. Determining whether you have a legitimate complaint can be difficult, especially if you are unfamiliar with the whistleblower process. Fortunately, a skilled Baltimore whistleblower lawyer can review …