Mary Inman
@maryinman.bsky.social
Founding Partner, Whistleblower Partners LLP @whistleblower.law Founding Board Member, Psst.org @psst-org.bsky.social Whistleblower Lawyer and Champion
In Law360, Ari Yampolsky and Chris McLamb examine the CFTC’s new approach to large whistleblower awards—and why cutting awards simply because successful cases produce large recoveries undermines the incentive system Congress created. “CFTC’s New Award Policy Punishes Whistleblower Success”
@maryinman.bsky.social was quoted in the Global Investigations Review and Law.com about the “undeniable” growth of whistleblower reward programs and what it means for corporate compliance. You can read the article at: www.law.com/nationallawj...
We’re proud to announce that Liz Soltan has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star! Congrats Liz for this well-deserved recognition.
Over half of US infant formula is bought with USDA WIC funds, which is how Abbott’s alleged safety failures became a $385M FCA case. $69M goes to the employees who spoke up.
Abbott Agrees to Pay Over $384M to Settle Allegations Related to Contaminated Infant Formula
Abbott Laboratories (Abbott), an Illinois-based healthcare company that manufactures and sells infant formula and nutritional therapy products, has agreed to pay $384,999,040 to resolve allegations th...
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New at FinCEN: a whistleblower office director who helped build DOJ Antitrust rewards program, and a bulletin soliciting tips on Iran-related illicit finance — expressly including from regime insiders. Our analysis: whistleblower.law/news/new-lea...
New Leadership and an Iran Bulletin Signal Treasury’s Commitment to FinCEN’s Whistleblower Program | Whistleblower Partners LLP
FinCEN strengthens its whistleblower program with new leadership and a focus on Iran-related illicit finance, sanctions evasion, and insider tips.
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@maryinman.bsky.social and Max Voldman told HCCA's Report on Medicare Compliance that the 11th Circuit's Zafirov ruling was a relief even if it changed little. Max: "If this went the other way, it would have been quite the earthquake." Subscribe: www.hcca-info.org/publications....
DOJ now has two FCA settlements under its Civil Rights Fraud Initiative: IBM and Deloitte. That shows real enforcement risk, but not judicial validation. The harder questions around falsity, scienter, and materiality remain untested.
Deloitte Settlement Marks DOJ’s Second Civil Rights Fraud Initiative Recovery, But the FCA Theory Remains Untested | Whistleblower Partners LLP
DOJ’s $21.5 million Deloitte settlement marks its second Civil Rights Fraud Initiative FCA case, highlighting enforcement risk while key legal questions remain.
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Last week, Ari Yampolsky made two presentations at RISE West: a fireside chat with our client Dr. James Taylor about his history-making False Claims Act case against Kaiser for Medicare Advantage risk adjustment fraud and a panel on Risk Adjustment Litigation Today.
A useful Second Circuit FCA decision: a whistleblower who cannot identify the original false claim may still be able to plead a reverse-FCA case by identifying specific #government overpayments that were recognized and knowingly retained.
Second Circuit Revives Whistleblower Claim Over Government Overpayments Kept as Revenue | Whistleblower Partners LLP
False Claims Act whistleblowers can learn from Gallian v. AmerisourceBergen, where the Second Circuit revived claims involving knowingly retained government overpayments.
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Big win for FCA whistleblowers: the Eleventh Circuit reversed the ruling declaring qui tam unconstitutional. Congrats to Dr. Zafirov and her team. Proud that our colleagues Eric Havian, Mike Ronickher & Max Voldman represented Sen. Grassley as amicus.
Eleventh Circuit Delivers Major Win for False Claims Act Whistleblowers | Whistleblower Partners LLP
In a major victory for whistleblowers and the False Claims Act (FCA), the Eleventh Circuit yesterday reversed a district court decision that had declared the
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A $541.5M #settlement puts provider-side Medicare Advantage coding in focus. Unsupported diagnoses can inflate payments, and insiders may hold the key evidence.
A $541.5 Million Medicare Advantage Settlement Shows the Stakes of Unsupported Diagnosis Codes | Whistleblower Partners LLP
The Villages Health agreed to a $541.5M False Claims Act settlement over unsupported Medicare Advantage diagnosis codes and risk-adjustment payments.
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FinCEN’s record UBS penalty shows why broken AML controls, missing data, and delayed SARs matter to #whistleblowers.
UBS’s Record FinCEN Penalty Shows Why Broken AML Systems Matter to Whistleblowers | Whistleblower Partners LLP
FinCEN imposed a historic $125 million penalty on UBS for Bank Secrecy Act violations, highlighting compliance failures and the role of whistleblowers.
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The D.C. Circuit says IRS whistleblower award denials need a reasoned record, not unsupported assumptions. Why Trongone matters:
D.C. Circuit Tells the IRS: Whistleblower Award Denials Need Evidence, Not Assumptions | Whistleblower Partners LLP
A tax whistleblower got a rare, if narrow, win after being denied an award by the IRS. The D.C. Circuit’s decision in Trongone v. Commissioner reversed a Tax
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We’re proud to announce that Eric Havian & Mike Ronickher have been named to Best Lawyers’ 2027 list of outstanding attorneys in America for Qui Tam Law. This honor recognizes us as a top firm representing whistleblowers in #FalseClaimsAct matters. Thanks to Best Lawyers & all who have supported us.
Today is National Whistleblower Day – an excuse to celebrate the courageous individuals who come forward to ensure the truth comes out & justice is done. We at Whistleblower Partners honor every whistleblower, especially our wonderful clients, whose courage makes our society & world a better place.
@poppyalexander.bsky.social recently joined Andrew Feller and Jackie DeMar of The Anti Fraud Coalition to talk about the good and the bad of the proposed regulations for the FinCEN whistleblower program. Listen here: music.youtube.com/podcast/R3h4...
Bribe, Inc., a documentary featuring one of our #whistleblower clients ("Figaro"), was selected for the 14th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival. Virtual screening: Sunday, July 26, 9:00 PM ET. Details: bribeinc.com/bribe-inc-se...
Bribe, Inc. screening at the Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival
Virtual screening set for July 26, 9–11 PM EDT, as part of the 14th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival in Washington, D.C.
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Kansas has filed suit against Aetna, alleging misuse of state employee health plan assets through cross-plan offsetting and undisclosed fees. If successful, the case could spur other states and whistleblowers to pursue similar #FalseClaimsAct claims against insurers and third-party administrators.
Kansas Sues Aetna Over State Employee Health Plan Practices: A New Frontier for State FCA Enforcement? | Whistleblower Partners LLP
Kansas has sued Aetna over alleged State Employee Health Plan practices, raising new questions about False Claims Act enforcement against health insurers and TPAs.
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🚀 We’re excited to launch our newly redesigned website! Explore the latest in whistleblower law, fraud enforcement, reward programs, educational resources, and client stories. Thanks to NUVEW Web Solutions for bringing it to life. Take a look and tell us what you think 👇 whistleblower.law
@maryinman.bsky.social & WB Teresa Ross are featured in Sick Care, sharing the story behind a major FCA case. Hosted by @mrseancannon.bsky.social & Adam Stone, the episode explores the case that led to $105M+ in settlements against Group Health Cooperative/Independent Health/Betsy Gaffney.
We’re proud to announce that our San Francisco attorneys @maryinman.bsky.social & @poppyalexander.whistleblower.law have once again been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers of Northern CA list for their outstanding work on behalf of #whistleblowers. A well-earned recognition of their advocacy.
The CFTC awarded more than $8M to five #whistleblowers and proposed a 30% award presumption for many future awards of $5M or less. For commodities-fraud whistleblowers, the message is straightforward: timely, original, well-supported tips remain central to CFTC enforcement. Read more:
CFTC Grants Five Whistleblower Awards Totaling Over $8M
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it is awarding more than $8 million to five whistleblowers whose information led to the successful resolution of an enforcement action against ...
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Medicare Advantage fraud enforcement is not limited to insurers. DOJ’s $56.5M Matrix/HealthFair #settlement shows continued scrutiny of risk-adjustment vendors and unsupported diagnosis codes submitted to CMS. Read more:
Matrix, HealthFair, and HealthFair Founder Agree to Pay $56.5M to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Community Care Health Network LLC, doing business as Matrix Medical Network (Matrix), DPN USA, doing business as HealthFair (HealthFair), and Shahriah “James” Ekbatani have agreed to pay a total of $5...
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Ahold Delhaize’s $40M FCA settlement shows why pharmacy discount prices matter. DOJ alleged discounted prescription prices should have been reported as “usual and customary” prices to Medicare Part D, Medicaid, & TRICARE. They weren’t, & now the whistleblower who alerted DOJ gets than $6M.
Ahold Delhaize USA Inc. to Pay $40M for Allegedly Reporting Inflated Drug Prices on Claims to Federal Healthcare Programs
Ahold Delhaize USA Inc. (Ahold Delhaize), headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts, has agreed to pay the United States and participating states a total of $40 million to resolve allegations that it vio...
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This World Whistleblower Day, Whistleblower Partners honors those who courageously report wrongdoing and help promote accountability, integrity, and transparency. We thank #whistleblowers for protecting the public interest and strengthening trust in our institutions.
The Stop Stealing Our Chips Act would close a critical whistleblower gap in export-control enforcement by creating a BIS reward program for insiders who report export-control violations. Effective controls require evidence—and protection for those who provide it. Read more:
The Stop Stealing Our Chips Act Would Close a Critical Whistleblower Gap in Export-Control Enforcement - Whistleblower Partners LLP
The Stop Stealing Our Chips Act would reward whistleblowers who expose export-control violations and protect U.S. security.
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BREAKING NEWS: DOJ announced a $30 million False Claims Act settlement involving alleged healthcare kickbacks and unnecessary testing. Partner Mike Ronickher provides analysis on the case and the critical role whistleblowers play in uncovering fraud:
False Claims Act Settlement for Kickbacks and Unnecessary Testing - Whistleblower Partners LLP
DOJ secured a $30 million settlement after healthcare fraud whistleblower allegations of kickbacks and unnecessary medical testing.
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Customs fraud is a federal enforcement priority. A new Executive Order directs CBP to increase importer scrutiny, supply-chain disclosures, audits, and penalties. Whistleblowers are critical to exposing hidden undervaluation, misclassification, and transshipment schemes. Read more:
New Customs Enforcement Order Highlights Whistleblowers’ Role in Exposing Trade Fraud - Whistleblower Partners LLP
The Trump Administration’s customs enforcement order targets duty evasion, trade fraud, and forced labor through stricter compliance measures.
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Massachusetts sued UnitedHealthcare, alleging a $100 million Medicaid risk adjustment fraud scheme that inflated state payments. Our latest post explains the complaint and what it could mean for #whistleblowers in managed care:
Massachusetts Sues UnitedHealthcare for $100 Million: A Familiar Fraud Scheme Moves Into Medicaid - Whistleblower Partners LLP
Massachusetts alleges UnitedHealthcare committed $100 million in Medicaid risk adjustment fraud by overstating seniors' health conditions.
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