Executive Order Addressing Customs Compliance and Enforcement
On June 3, 2026, the White House issued an executive order intended to address an intractable problem with customs compliance and customs enforcement.
Financial Fraud Whistleblower Programs
Financial Fraud Whistleblower Programs
Protecting Your Identity in Whistleblower Lawsuits
False Claims Act cases are filed under seal, meaning that they are not available publicly. But eventually – usually when the government makes a decision on intervention – the
The Unconventional Relator: Data Miner Whistleblowers Benefit Everyone
In two previous blog posts, I have written about the proliferation of outsider relators, also referred to as “data miners,” bringing False Claims Act cases based on publicly .
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Framework
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has issued its final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), effective November 10, 2025.
More Resources Are Needed in the Fight on Fraud
We are only recovering a fraction of the billions of dollars being lost to fraud. Whistleblowers are stepping up if the government has the resources to run with their cases.
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth Billions for a Cure
With $10.2 billion worth of critical function services, opportunities for fraud are everywhere.
Why Is the Government’s Best Weapon Against Fraud So Rarely Deployed to Combat Defense Fraud
The Department of Defense regularly flunks its audits, so why haven't more whistleblowers come forward?
Breaking Down the Government's Estimate of Fraud
As we launch our Fourth Fraud By The Numbers series, we take a look at a GAO report showing the federal government loses between $233-521 billion a year to fraud.
The Pressing Need for More Defense Industry Whistleblowers
Despite the massive amount of military spending, recoveries in defense fraud cases under the FCA remain incongruously low.
