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	On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), a comprehensive reform of anti-money laundering laws. Recognizing the [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/top-reasons-why-sec-whistleblower-program-successful/ success of whistleblower incentives in combatting fraud] against the government, securities fraud, tax fraud, commodities fraud, and other types of fraud, Congress included in the AMLA a provision that incentivizes whistleblowers to report violations of the anti-money laundering laws to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).		On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), a comprehensive reform of anti-money laundering laws. Recognizing the [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/top-reasons-why-sec-whistleblower-program-successful/ success of whistleblower incentives in combatting fraud] against the government, securities fraud, tax fraud, commodities fraud, and other types of fraud, Congress included in the AMLA a provision that incentivizes whistleblowers to report violations of the anti-money laundering laws to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

	== [~~https://web.archive.org/web/20220705190406/~~https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws Whistleblower Protection Laws] ==		== [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws Whistleblower Protection Laws] ==

	'''The Dodd-Frank Act, which created the SEC Whistleblower Program, prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers for raising concerns about potential securities law violations.''' Remedies for a prevailing whistleblower include reinstatement, double back pay, litigation costs, expert witness fees, and attorneys’ fees.		'''The Dodd-Frank Act, which created the SEC Whistleblower Program, prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers for raising concerns about potential securities law violations.''' Remedies for a prevailing whistleblower include reinstatement, double back pay, litigation costs, expert witness fees, and attorneys’ fees.

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	On July 2, 2019, the Taxpayer First Act was signed into law. The law provides tax whistleblowers, among other things, [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/irs-tax-fraud-whistleblower-protection-law/ significant protections against retaliation]. Read more about the tax whistleblower protection law [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/irs-tax-fraud-whistleblower-protection-law/ here].		On July 2, 2019, the Taxpayer First Act was signed into law. The law provides tax whistleblowers, among other things, [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/irs-tax-fraud-whistleblower-protection-law/ significant protections against retaliation]. Read more about the tax whistleblower protection law [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/irs-tax-fraud-whistleblower-protection-law/ here].

	== [~~https://web.archive.org/web/20220705184714/~~https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Anti-Money_Laundering_Whistleblower_Program Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Program] ==		== [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Anti-Money_Laundering_Whistleblower_Program Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Program] ==

	On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), a comprehensive reform of anti-money laundering laws. Recognizing the [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/top-reasons-why-sec-whistleblower-program-successful/ success of whistleblower incentives in combatting fraud] against the government, securities fraud, tax fraud, commodities fraud, and other types of fraud, Congress included in the AMLA a provision that incentivizes whistleblowers to report violations of the anti-money laundering laws to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).		On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), a comprehensive reform of anti-money laundering laws. Recognizing the [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/top-reasons-why-sec-whistleblower-program-successful/ success of whistleblower incentives in combatting fraud] against the government, securities fraud, tax fraud, commodities fraud, and other types of fraud, Congress included in the AMLA a provision that incentivizes whistleblowers to report violations of the anti-money laundering laws to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

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	On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), a comprehensive reform of anti-money laundering laws. Recognizing the [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/top-reasons-why-sec-whistleblower-program-successful/ success of whistleblower incentives in combatting fraud] against the government, securities fraud, tax fraud, commodities fraud, and other types of fraud, Congress included in the AMLA a provision that incentivizes whistleblowers to report violations of the anti-money laundering laws to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).		On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), a comprehensive reform of anti-money laundering laws. Recognizing the [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/top-reasons-why-sec-whistleblower-program-successful/ success of whistleblower incentives in combatting fraud] against the government, securities fraud, tax fraud, commodities fraud, and other types of fraud, Congress included in the AMLA a provision that incentivizes whistleblowers to report violations of the anti-money laundering laws to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

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	On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), a comprehensive reform of anti-money laundering laws. Recognizing the [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/top-reasons-why-sec-whistleblower-program-successful/ success of whistleblower incentives in combatting fraud] against the government, securities fraud, tax fraud, commodities fraud, and other types of fraud, Congress included in the AMLA a provision that incentivizes whistleblowers to report violations of the anti-money laundering laws to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).		On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), a comprehensive reform of anti-money laundering laws. Recognizing the [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/top-reasons-why-sec-whistleblower-program-successful/ success of whistleblower incentives in combatting fraud] against the government, securities fraud, tax fraud, commodities fraud, and other types of fraud, Congress included in the AMLA a provision that incentivizes whistleblowers to report violations of the anti-money laundering laws to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

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	== [https://web.archive.org/web/20220705190406/https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws Whistleblower Protection Laws] ==		== [https://web.archive.org/web/20220705190406/https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws Whistleblower Protection Laws] ==

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	'''Retaliation for whistleblowing to the SEC is also proscribed by the whistleblower protection provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”).''' The remedies are similar to those under Dodd-Frank, but SOX also includes special damages, such as emotional distress, impairment of reputation, and other noneconomic harm resulting from retaliation. Click [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/sec-whistleblower-retaliation-tools-to-combat-retaliation-and-protect-sec-whistleblowers/ here] for information about additional options to combat retaliation against SEC whistleblowers.		'''Retaliation for whistleblowing to the SEC is also proscribed by the whistleblower protection provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”).''' The remedies are similar to those under Dodd-Frank, but SOX also includes special damages, such as emotional distress, impairment of reputation, and other noneconomic harm resulting from retaliation. Click [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/sec-whistleblower-retaliation-tools-to-combat-retaliation-and-protect-sec-whistleblowers/ here] for information about additional options to combat retaliation against SEC whistleblowers.

			'''Contents:'''
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws Sarbanes-Oxley]
			#[https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Dodd-Frank_Act Dodd-Frank Act]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Differences_between_SOX_and_Dodd-Frank_Acts Differences between SOX and Dodd-Frank Acts]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Section_1985_Haddle_Remedy_for_Conspiracy_to_Interfere_with_Civil_Rights_of_SEC_Whistleblowers Section 1985 Haddle Remedy for Conspiracy to Interfere with Civil Rights of SEC Whistleblowers]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#RICO_Prohibition_Against_SEC_Whistleblower_Retaliation RICO Prohibition Against SEC Whistleblower Retaliation]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Whistleblower_Retaliation_Can_Give_Rise_to_Breach_of_Contract_Claim Whistleblower Retaliation Can Give Rise to Breach of Contract Claim]
			#[https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Defense_Contractor_Whistleblower_Protection_Act Defense Contractor Whistleblower Protection Act]
			#[https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Taxpayer_First_Act Taxpayer First Act]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Whistleblower_Protection_Act Whistleblower Protection Act]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Energy_Reorganization_Act Energy Reorganization Act]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Wendell_H._Ford_Aviation_Investment_and_Reform_Act_for_the_21st_Century Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Surface_Transportation_Assistance_Act Surface Transportation Assistance Act]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Consumer_Financial_Protection_Act Consumer Financial Protection Act]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Federal_Railroad_Safety_Act Federal Railroad Safety Act]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#National_Transit_Systems_Security_Act National Transit Systems Security Act]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Consumer_Product_Safety_Improvement_Act Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Food_Safety_Modernizations_Act Food Safety Modernizations Act]
			# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws#Criminal_Antitrust_Anti-Retaliation_Act Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act]

			== '''Did you know ...''' ==
			*Whistleblower awards range from '''between 10% and 30% of the money collected''' when the sanctions exceed $1 million.
			*The SEC Whistleblower Program allows a whistleblower to '''submit a tip anonymously''' to the SEC if represented by an attorney.
			*75% of SEC whistleblower award recipients in FY 2021 raised their concerns internally to supervisors, compliance personnel, or through internal reporting channels before reporting to the SEC. Most whistleblowers can report directly to the SEC. Compliance personnel, internal auditors, and company officers must meet certain requirements before reporting to the SEC.
			*Since the inception of the SEC Whistleblower Program, the SEC has received more than '''52,400 whistleblower tips''' and awarded approximately '''$1.2 billion to 233 individuals.'''
			*Providing information to the SEC in an ongoing investigation can qualify for an award. Of the whistleblowers who received awards in FY 2021, approximately 56% provided [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/sp_faq/original-information-eligible-award-sec-whistleblower-program/ original information] that caused staff to open an investigation or examination, and approximately 44% received awards because their original information significantly contributed to an already existing investigation or examination.
			*A whistleblower can qualify for an award without being a current or former company insider. Whistleblowers can obtains awards for providing independent analysis of public information.
			*From FY 2012 to FY 2021, the number of whistleblower tips submitted to the SEC has grown by approximately 300%.
			*The '''SEC stands firm against so-called "gag clauses"''' in confidentiality, severance, and other employment-related agreements. This type of prohibition is critical to the success of any whistleblower program because companies often use overly broad confidentiality agreements to silence and punish whistleblowers. But whistleblowers should not disclose privileged information and should seek advice about lawful means of gathering evidence.
			*In FY 2021, the most common violations reported by SOX whistleblowers were Manipulation (25%), Corporate Disclosures and Financials (16%), Offering Fraud (16%), Trading and Pricing (6%), and Initial Coin Offerings and Cryptocurrencies (6%).
			*In FY 2021, SEC received tips from individuals in 99 foreign countries, as well as from every state in the United States and the District of Columbia. And approximately 20% of the whistleblowers that received awards in FY 2021 were based outside of the United States.

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	On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), a comprehensive reform of anti-money laundering laws. Recognizing the [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/top-reasons-why-sec-whistleblower-program-successful/ success of whistleblower incentives in combatting fraud] against the government, securities fraud, tax fraud, commodities fraud, and other types of fraud, Congress included in the AMLA a provision that incentivizes whistleblowers to report violations of the anti-money laundering laws to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).		On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), a comprehensive reform of anti-money laundering laws. Recognizing the [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/top-reasons-why-sec-whistleblower-program-successful/ success of whistleblower incentives in combatting fraud] against the government, securities fraud, tax fraud, commodities fraud, and other types of fraud, Congress included in the AMLA a provision that incentivizes whistleblowers to report violations of the anti-money laundering laws to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

			== [https://web.archive.org/web/20220705190406/https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Whistleblower_Protection_Laws Whistleblower Protection Laws] ==

			'''The Dodd-Frank Act, which created the SEC Whistleblower Program, prohibits retaliation against whistleblowers for raising concerns about potential securities law violations.''' Remedies for a prevailing whistleblower include reinstatement, double back pay, litigation costs, expert witness fees, and attorneys’ fees.

			'''Retaliation for whistleblowing to the SEC is also proscribed by the whistleblower protection provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (“SOX”).''' The remedies are similar to those under Dodd-Frank, but SOX also includes special damages, such as emotional distress, impairment of reputation, and other noneconomic harm resulting from retaliation. Click [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/sec-whistleblower-retaliation-tools-to-combat-retaliation-and-protect-sec-whistleblowers/ here] for information about additional options to combat retaliation against SEC whistleblowers.

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	On July 2, 2019, the Taxpayer First Act was signed into law. The law provides tax whistleblowers, among other things, [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/irs-tax-fraud-whistleblower-protection-law/ significant protections against retaliation]. Read more about the tax whistleblower protection law [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/irs-tax-fraud-whistleblower-protection-law/ here].		On July 2, 2019, the Taxpayer First Act was signed into law. The law provides tax whistleblowers, among other things, [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/irs-tax-fraud-whistleblower-protection-law/ significant protections against retaliation]. Read more about the tax whistleblower protection law [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/irs-tax-fraud-whistleblower-protection-law/ here].

			== [https://web.archive.org/web/20220705184714/https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/Anti-Money_Laundering_Whistleblower_Program Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Program] ==

			On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA), a comprehensive reform of anti-money laundering laws. Recognizing the [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/top-reasons-why-sec-whistleblower-program-successful/ success of whistleblower incentives in combatting fraud] against the government, securities fraud, tax fraud, commodities fraud, and other types of fraud, Congress included in the AMLA a provision that incentivizes whistleblowers to report violations of the anti-money laundering laws to the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN).

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	# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/False_Claims_Act#The_False_Claims_Act_Protects_Whistleblowers_from_Retaliation The False Claims Act Protects Whistleblowers from Retaliation]		# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/False_Claims_Act#The_False_Claims_Act_Protects_Whistleblowers_from_Retaliation The False Claims Act Protects Whistleblowers from Retaliation]

	== IRS Whistleblower Reward Program ==		== [https://web.archive.org/web/20220705185137/https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/IRS_Whistleblower_Reward_Program IRS Whistleblower Reward Program] ==

	The IRS estimates that the United States loses more than [https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/p1415.pdf $450 billion] per year to tax evasion. To combat tax fraud, Congress enacted legislation providing robust incentives for whistleblowers to report tax fraud. Under [https://web.archive.org/web/20220313073150/https://zuckermanlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/26-USC-%C2%A7-7623.pdf 26 USC § 7623(b)], the IRS is '''required to issue an award to tax whistleblowers of 15% to 30%''' of proceeds collected from tax fraud or tax underpayments if:		The IRS estimates that the United States loses more than [https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/p1415.pdf $450 billion] per year to tax evasion. To combat tax fraud, Congress enacted legislation providing robust incentives for whistleblowers to report tax fraud. Under [https://web.archive.org/web/20220313073150/https://zuckermanlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/26-USC-%C2%A7-7623.pdf 26 USC § 7623(b)], the IRS is '''required to issue an award to tax whistleblowers of 15% to 30%''' of proceeds collected from tax fraud or tax underpayments if:

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	== IRS Whistleblower Reward Program ==		== IRS Whistleblower Reward Program ==

	The IRS estimates that the United States loses more than [$450 billion] per year to tax evasion. To combat tax fraud, Congress enacted legislation providing robust incentives for whistleblowers to report tax fraud. Under [https://~~www~~.~~law~~.~~cornell~~.~~edu~~/~~uscode~~/~~text~~/26/7623 26 USC § 7623(b)], the IRS is '''required to issue an award to tax whistleblowers of 15% to 30%''' of proceeds collected from tax fraud or tax underpayments if:		The IRS estimates that the United States loses more than [https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/p1415.pdf $450 billion] per year to tax evasion. To combat tax fraud, Congress enacted legislation providing robust incentives for whistleblowers to report tax fraud. Under [https://web.archive.org/web/20220313073150/https://zuckermanlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/26-USC-%C2%A7-7623.pdf 26 USC § 7623(b)], the IRS is '''required to issue an award to tax whistleblowers of 15% to 30%''' of proceeds collected from tax fraud or tax underpayments if:

	* the whistleblower provides a tip that the ~~[https://www.irs.gov/compliance/whistleblower-informant-award~~ IRS decides to take action] on (a whistleblower cannot force the IRS to act on a tip);		* the whistleblower provides a tip that the '''IRS decides to take action''' on (a whistleblower cannot force the IRS to act on a tip);
	* the amount in dispute (the tax underpayment, including interest and penalties) ~~[https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-06-84.pdf~~ exceeds $2 million] (if the taxpayer is an individual, his or her gross income must exceed $200,000 for at least one of the tax years in question); and		* the amount in dispute (the tax underpayment, including interest and penalties) ''exceeds $2 million''' (if the taxpayer is an individual, his or her gross income must exceed $200,000 for at least one of the tax years in question); and
	* the ~~[https://www.irs.gov/compliance/whistleblower-informant-award~~ IRS collects tax underpayments] resulting from the action (including any related actions).		* the '''IRS collects tax underpayments''' resulting from the action (including any related actions).

	In enacting the IRS whistleblower bounty legislation, Congress provided mandatory awards to tax whistleblowers for high-quality tips. Section 7623(b) suggests a focus on '''large-scale tax fraud''' in that Congress removed the previous cap of $10 million on IRS whistleblower awards. Thus, if a whistleblower meets the requirements above, the whistleblower may be able to receive a substantial payout.		In enacting the IRS whistleblower bounty legislation, Congress provided mandatory awards to tax whistleblowers for high-quality tips. Section 7623(b) suggests a focus on '''large-scale tax fraud''' in that Congress removed the previous cap of $10 million on IRS whistleblower awards. Thus, if a whistleblower meets the requirements above, the whistleblower may be able to receive a substantial payout.

	On July 2, 2019, the Taxpayer First Act was signed into law. The law provides tax whistleblowers, among other things, [https://www.~~congress~~.~~gov~~/~~bill/116th~~-~~congress/house~~-~~bill~~/~~3151~~ significant protections against retaliation]. Read more about the tax whistleblower protection law [https://www.~~irs~~.~~gov/compliance~~/whistleblower-~~informant~~-~~award~~ here].		On July 2, 2019, the Taxpayer First Act was signed into law. The law provides tax whistleblowers, among other things, [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/irs-tax-fraud-whistleblower-protection-law/ significant protections against retaliation]. Read more about the tax whistleblower protection law [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/irs-tax-fraud-whistleblower-protection-law/ here].

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	# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/CFTC_Whistleblower_Program#CFTC_Prohibits_.E2.80.9CGag_Clauses.E2.80.9D_in_Confidentiality_and_Employment_Agreements CFTC Prohibits “Gag Clauses” in Confidentiality and Employment Agreements]		# [https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/CFTC_Whistleblower_Program#CFTC_Prohibits_.E2.80.9CGag_Clauses.E2.80.9D_in_Confidentiality_and_Employment_Agreements CFTC Prohibits “Gag Clauses” in Confidentiality and Employment Agreements]

	===[https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/False_Claims_Act False Claims Act]===		==[https://whistleblower-rewards-and-protections-wiki.zuckermanlaw.com/index.php/False_Claims_Act False Claims Act]==

	The [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/false-claims-act-resources-corporate-whistleblowers/ False Claims Act] authorizes whistleblowers, also known as qui tam “relators,” to bring suits on behalf of the United States against the false claimant and obtain a portion of the recovery, otherwise known as a relator share. The phrase “qui tam” is short for qui tam pro domino rege quam pro se ipso in hac parte sequitur, meaning “who [qui] sues in this matter for the king as well as [tam] for himself.” U.S. ex rel. Bogina v. Medline Indus., Inc., 809 F.3d 365, 368 (7th Cir. 2016).		The [https://www.zuckermanlaw.com/false-claims-act-resources-corporate-whistleblowers/ False Claims Act] authorizes whistleblowers, also known as qui tam “relators,” to bring suits on behalf of the United States against the false claimant and obtain a portion of the recovery, otherwise known as a relator share. The phrase “qui tam” is short for qui tam pro domino rege quam pro se ipso in hac parte sequitur, meaning “who [qui] sues in this matter for the king as well as [tam] for himself.” U.S. ex rel. Bogina v. Medline Indus., Inc., 809 F.3d 365, 368 (7th Cir. 2016).