Whistleblowers

  • Billboard Campaign Near U.S. Military Bases Urges Troops to Disobey Unlawful Orders

    A controversial billboard campaign urging U.S. service members to follow only lawful commands has launched near major military installations in Florida, drawing national attention and sparking debate over the legality of recent military actions ordered by the Trump administration. The campaign, funded by two nonprofit organizations—Defiance.org and WhistleblowerAid.org—has appeared along major roadways in Tampa and…

  • 2024 False Claims Act Settlements and Judgments Exceed $2.9 Billion

    In 2024, the False Claims Act (FCA) continued to serve as a cornerstone for the U.S. government’s efforts to combat fraud, with 558 settlements and judgments resulting in the recovery of over $2.9 billion. While the number of cases was slightly fewer than the record set in 2023, the total collections confirm that the FCA…

  • Boeing CEO Apologizes To Crash Victims’ Families Amid Senate Grilling

    Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun faced intense scrutiny from U.S. senators and emotional confrontations from victims’ families during a congressional hearing on Tuesday. The hearing focused on Boeing’s culture and safety practices following recent incidents and past crashes. During the testimony, Calhoun apologized to family members of plane crash victims who were present and vocally expressed…

  • United States Supreme Court Endorses Low Burden Of Proof For Whistleblowers

    In a landmark decision, the United States Supreme Court, led by Justice Sotomayor, recently ruled in Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC, on a critical aspect of whistleblower protection under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).