When whistleblowers, otherwise known as “relators,” come forward to assert claims, our mission is multi-fold: to recover, for the public, the funds that were pilfered or stolen; to secure a recovery (typically a percentage of the amount recovered) for our client, the whistleblower; and to protect our client from retaliatory or other unlawful conduct.
At Grant & Eisenhofer, we have secured some of the largest whistleblower recoveries in history. Whistleblowers play a pivotal role in holding corporate wrongdoers accountable and deserve the utmost respect for shining a light on fraudulent practices that deplete public funds, which would otherwise go unnoticed. The law provides important protections to prevent retaliation or retribution of any kind and we take pride in defending their well-being as well as fiercely advocating for a fair resolution, including whistleblower compensation sufficient to acknowledge the burdens they have undertaken. We take every whistleblower tip seriously, working to help them understand their options and secure a positive outcome.
What we See on the Horizon
Whistleblower Trends Following Government Enforcement Priorities
- Healthcare, cyber and defense spending seeing a lot of activity
- Other new areas potentially gaining traction—environmental/social/governance (ESG) misconduct; AI-related matters
A Rising Denial Rate for Award Eligibility—requiring skilled, experienced counsel who have seen it all, can recognize and present a strong case, and can navigate obstacles
Weakening or Disappearing Regulations Protecting Employees and Whistleblowers
- Companies possibly growing more emboldened, contractually or otherwise, to discourage or inhibit reporting—requiring tough, experienced counsel
The Reason Plaintiffs Hire Us
Clients come to us because of our deep experience and track record rectifying frauds that have cost the public money in a host of different ways, and then getting that money back where it rightfully belongs.
- Cases where a state or federal agency has been defrauded, misled, or otherwise taken advantage of by unscrupulous businesses
- Cases that arise under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) program, which focus not on government losses, but on investor losses
Coming forward in this context requires courage and great fortitude. These individuals take a risk, which they aren’t required to take, in order to do the right thing and ensure the public is protected. That’s why we fight as hard as we do to ensure they are fairly compensated.
