Whistleblower Law – Lieff Cabraser

US Department of Justice Intervenes in Health Insurance Whistleblower Lawsuit Brought by Lieff Cabraser Against Centene Corporation

The Lieff Cabraser law firm represents a former employee. NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On October 27, 2026, the United States sued one of the nation’s largest health insurance companies, Centene Corporation, for fraud under the False Claims Act. Lieff Cabraser’s Nashville Office is proud to represent the relator, who brought this matter to the government after internal

LieffCabraser2026-11-05T14:27:40+00:00November 5th, 2026|Whistleblower Law|

Nimish Desai to Discuss De-Escalating Conflict in FCA Litigation at FBA Qui Tam Section Program on Oct. 28

Lieff Cabraser partner Nimish R. Desai will speak at the Federal Bar Association’s virtual program, “How to De-Escalate Conflict in FCA Litigation,” on October 28.

LieffCabraser2026-10-27T20:25:27+00:00October 21st, 2026|News, Whistleblower Law|

Nimish Desai Participates in TAF Coalition “Fraud in America” Podcast on Wartime Fraud on the Government

Lieff Cabraser partner Nimish R. Desai participated in The Anti-Fraud Coalition’s September 22, 2026 “Fraud in America” podcast exploring the history and current significance of the False Claims Act, especially in wartime defense procurement. The episode discussed how whistleblowers and legal incentives combat fraud, with real case examples illustrating the law’s impact.

LieffCabraser2026-09-25T18:19:09+00:00September 22nd, 2026|Whistleblower Law|

Lieff Cabraser, with Co-Counsel Kirby McInerney LLP, Announce $4.5 Million Settlement of New York False Claims Act Tax Case Against Online Travel Companies

LCHB partner Rachel Geman and Kirby McInerney LLP partner Randall M. Fox represented a whistleblower who raised allegations that defendant Fareportal, Inc. (“CheapOair”) and its affiliates knowingly violated New York tax laws by taking false deductions, including by the payment of non-deductible dividends. On May 11, 2026, a settlement was reached among the New York

LieffCabraser2026-07-01T21:12:35+00:00July 1st, 2026|Whistleblower Law|

DOJ Civil Division Launches New FOCUS Initiative to Support Data Mining False Claims Act Cases

By Lucas Issacharoff On April 30, 2026, the Department of Justice’s Civil Division launched the Fraud Oversight through Careful Use of Statistics, or “FOCUS,” initiative to strengthen its relationship with “data miners” who file qui tam actions based on publicly available data rather than traditional insider information. For sophisticated data miners, FOCUS is both an

LieffCabraser2026-05-13T20:12:43+00:00May 13th, 2026|Whistleblower Law|

Nimish Desai Authors New Piece for The Anti-Fraud Coalition: The False Claims Act in Wartime

In a new article for The Anti-Fraud Coalition, Lieff Cabraser partner Nimish R. Desai examines the enduring importance of the False Claims Act in combating fraud in defense contracting during times of war. Titled “The FCA in Wartime,” the piece traces the law’s origins to the Civil War, when corrupt contractors sold Union soldiers spoiled

LieffCabraser2026-09-26T20:09:58+00:00April 9th, 2026|Whistleblower Law|

Nimish Desai Pens Piece for The Anti-Fraud Coalition: Protecting Your Identity in Whistleblower Lawsuits

In a new article for The Anti-Fraud Coalition, Lieff Cabraser partner Nimish R. Desai explores what whistleblowers can do to protect their identities in False Claims Act cases. These lawsuits are initially filed under seal, but once unsealed, a whistleblower’s name is usually revealed, making confidentiality a key concern for those who come forward.

LieffCabraser2026-09-26T20:10:44+00:00October 23rd, 2025|Whistleblower Law|

Raytheon to Pay $8.4 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations Over Cybersecurity Violations in DoD Contracts

Lieff Cabraser, with co-counsel, represented a whistleblower whose allegations that Raytheon failed to comply with mandatory cybersecurity requirements in Department of Defense contracts and subcontracts led to an $8.4 million settlement with the federal government.

LieffCabraser2025-05-06T00:20:43+00:00May 5th, 2025|Digital Privacy & Data Security, Firm News, Whistleblower Law|

Ed Baker to Speak on False Claims Act Cases at HealthCon 2025 in Orlando, Florida on April 8th and 9th

From April 6 through April 9, 2025, AAPC is hosting HealthCon 2025. The nation’s largest education and credentialing organization for medical coders, billers, auditors, practice managers, documentation specialists, compliance officers, and revenue cycle managers, AAPC “discovers, develops, and provides innovative products, services, and solutions to help the global healthcare industry recognize the full potential of

LieffCabraser2025-04-07T19:42:01+00:00April 7th, 2025|Firm News, Whistleblower Law|

Courageous Lieff Cabraser Client Kirstin Rogers Speaks on Whistleblower Perspectives at TAF Coalition Conference

Lieff Cabraser client Kirstin Rogers spoke about whistleblower perspectives in cases where fraud is perpetrated against the government at this year’s TAF Coalition “The Anti-Fraud Coalition” conference in Washington D.C. The in-person event provided a three-day “deep dive” into the latest developments of False Claims Act/Whistleblower Law practice and other programs

LieffCabraser2023-10-20T21:43:45+00:00October 20th, 2023|Whistleblower Law|