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Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto, based in Washington, D.C., is the nation’s leading law firm for whistleblower protection. http://kkc.com
On May 12, the DOJ's Criminal Division announced that the DOJ Whistleblower Program has added a number of priority areas for tips including procurement fraud, tariff and customs fraud, violations of federal immigration law and sanctions violations.
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DOJ Adds Procurement Fraud, Tariff, Sanctions, and Immigration Violations to Whistleblower Program Priorities
On May 12, the Head of the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division, Matthew R. Galeotti, announced that the DOJ Whistleblower Program has added a number
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May 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM
On May 12, the DOJ's Criminal Division announced that the DOJ Whistleblower Program has added a number of priority areas for tips including procurement fraud, tariff and customs fraud, violations of federal immigration law and sanctions violations.
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As AI technology continues to be developed, a law granting whistleblower protections to AI insiders is urgently needed.
In a new article, KKC's Sophie Luskin details why an AI whistleblower bill is needed and what that bill would need to include.
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In a new article, KKC's Sophie Luskin details why an AI whistleblower bill is needed and what that bill would need to include.
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An AI Whistleblower Bill is Urgently Needed
Last year, thirteen brave AI whistleblowers issued a letter titled “A Right to Warn about Advanced Artificial Intelligence,” risking retaliation for highlighting rampant concerns around internal safet...
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May 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
As AI technology continues to be developed, a law granting whistleblower protections to AI insiders is urgently needed.
In a new article, KKC's Sophie Luskin details why an AI whistleblower bill is needed and what that bill would need to include.
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In a new article, KKC's Sophie Luskin details why an AI whistleblower bill is needed and what that bill would need to include.
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In a new article for NYU Law's Compliance & Enforcement blog, KKC's Stephen Kohn details the needed reforms to the SEC Whistleblower Program found in the bipartisan SEC Whistleblower Reform Act.
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May 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In a new article for NYU Law's Compliance & Enforcement blog, KKC's Stephen Kohn details the needed reforms to the SEC Whistleblower Program found in the bipartisan SEC Whistleblower Reform Act.
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President Trump's assertion of powers to remove appointees despite Congressional protections has wreaked havoc on federal whistleblower protection laws.
KKC's Stephen M. Kohn details concerns raised by the Founding Fathers about Presidential powers.
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KKC's Stephen M. Kohn details concerns raised by the Founding Fathers about Presidential powers.
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The Founders Sound the Alarm on the President’s Unchecked Power to Terminate Appointees at Will
“[I]f this unlimited power of removal does exist, it may be made, in the hands of a bold and designing man, of high ambition, and feeble principles, an instrument of the worst oppression, and most vin...
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May 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
President Trump's assertion of powers to remove appointees despite Congressional protections has wreaked havoc on federal whistleblower protection laws.
KKC's Stephen M. Kohn details concerns raised by the Founding Fathers about Presidential powers.
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KKC's Stephen M. Kohn details concerns raised by the Founding Fathers about Presidential powers.
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In a new expert analysis for Law360, KKC founding partner Stephen M. Kohn explains how foreign countries can fill the void in anti-corruption enforcement left by the United States' pause of FCPA enforcement.
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Foreign Countries Have Strong Foundation To Fill FCPA Void - Law360
Though the U.S. has paused enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, liberal democracies across the globe are well equipped to reverse any setback in anti-corruption enforcement, potentially h...
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May 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
In a new expert analysis for Law360, KKC founding partner Stephen M. Kohn explains how foreign countries can fill the void in anti-corruption enforcement left by the United States' pause of FCPA enforcement.
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As the Trump administration implements increased tariffs, False Claims Act whistleblowers will play a key role as U.S. authorities continue to crack down on companies who seek to evade customs duties.
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False Claims Act Whistleblowers Poised to Combat Customs and Tariff Fraud
As the Trump administration implements increased tariffs, U.S. authorities will continue to crack down on companies who seek to evade customs duties. In
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April 29, 2025 at 7:18 PM
As the Trump administration implements increased tariffs, False Claims Act whistleblowers will play a key role as U.S. authorities continue to crack down on companies who seek to evade customs duties.
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In a new article for the Oxford Business Law Blog, KKC's Benjamin Calitri and Kate Reeves examine the need for whistleblower reform in the UK and outline how an enhanced whistleblower system offering monetary awards could bolster global anti-corruption efforts.
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UK Whistleblower Reform is Crucial for Global Anti-Corruption Enforcement
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April 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
In a new article for the Oxford Business Law Blog, KKC's Benjamin Calitri and Kate Reeves examine the need for whistleblower reform in the UK and outline how an enhanced whistleblower system offering monetary awards could bolster global anti-corruption efforts.
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On April 21, the SEC announced that it had awarded $6 million to joint whistleblowers who voluntarily provided original information which led to the opening of an examination resulting in a successful enforcement action.
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Joint SEC Whistleblowers Awarded $6 Million for Disclosure
On April 21, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it had awarded $6 million to joint whistleblowers who voluntarily provided
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April 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
On April 21, the SEC announced that it had awarded $6 million to joint whistleblowers who voluntarily provided original information which led to the opening of an examination resulting in a successful enforcement action.
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Today, the IRS Whistleblower Office released its first-ever multi-year operating plan, “outlining guiding principles, strategic priorities, recent achievements and current initiatives to advance the IRS Whistleblower Program.”
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In Welcome News for Tax Whistleblowers, IRS Whistleblower Office Releases Operating Plan
Today, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Whistleblower Office released its first-ever multi-year operating plan, “outlining guiding principles, strategic
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April 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Today, the IRS Whistleblower Office released its first-ever multi-year operating plan, “outlining guiding principles, strategic priorities, recent achievements and current initiatives to advance the IRS Whistleblower Program.”
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In a new article for the The CLS Blue Sky Blog, KKC founding partner Stephen M. Kohn explains how other countries can fill the void left by the United States' retreat from FCPA enforcement.
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Other Countries Can Fill U.S. Void in FCPA Enforcement | CLS Blue Sky Blog
Shifting U.S. enforcement priorities may soon create a crisis in international anti-corruption efforts. For decades, the United States spearheaded those efforts through prosecutions under the Foreign ...
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April 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In a new article for the The CLS Blue Sky Blog, KKC founding partner Stephen M. Kohn explains how other countries can fill the void left by the United States' retreat from FCPA enforcement.
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On April 15, Senator Charles Grassley sent a letter to Meta Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding answers relating to allegations that the tech giant deploys restrictive severance agreements and NDAs to muzzle whistleblowers.
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Senator Presses Meta on Alleged Use of NDAs to Muzzle Whistleblowers
On April 15, Senator Charles Grassley sent a letter to Meta Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding answers relating to allegations that the tech giant
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April 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
On April 15, Senator Charles Grassley sent a letter to Meta Chairman and CEO Mark Zuckerberg demanding answers relating to allegations that the tech giant deploys restrictive severance agreements and NDAs to muzzle whistleblowers.
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A circuit split on the proper standard of causation for False Claims Act cases alleging kickbacks poses complications for #whistleblowers looking to report under the FCA’s qui tam provisions.
Options still exist for kickback whistleblowers however.
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Options still exist for kickback whistleblowers however.
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Circuit Split on Anti-Kickback Causation Poses Complications for Whistleblowers, But First Circuit Ruling Also Provides a Path Forward
In February, a panel of three judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued a decision in United States v. Regeneron Pharmaceuticals,
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April 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A circuit split on the proper standard of causation for False Claims Act cases alleging kickbacks poses complications for #whistleblowers looking to report under the FCA’s qui tam provisions.
Options still exist for kickback whistleblowers however.
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Options still exist for kickback whistleblowers however.
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During Q1 of 2025, the DOJ announced a number of False Claims Act settlements, many of which resolved qui tam suits filed by whistleblowers.
The settlements showcase the types of frauds which the government is pursuing and which whistleblowers can report.
The settlements showcase the types of frauds which the government is pursuing and which whistleblowers can report.
False Claims Act Settlements in Q1 Shows Scope of Frauds Targeted by Government as DOJ Official Promises “Aggressive” Enforcement
During the first quarter of 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a number of False Claims Act (FCA) settlements and judgements, many of
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April 11, 2025 at 10:15 PM
During Q1 of 2025, the DOJ announced a number of False Claims Act settlements, many of which resolved qui tam suits filed by whistleblowers.
The settlements showcase the types of frauds which the government is pursuing and which whistleblowers can report.
The settlements showcase the types of frauds which the government is pursuing and which whistleblowers can report.
Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto joined a group of 504 leading law firms in filing a joint amicus curiae brief in Perkins Coie’s lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction against the White House’s Executive Order targeting the firm.
KKC Joins 504 Law Firms in Filing Amicus Brief Against Trump Administration's Targeting of Perkins Coie
On Friday, April 4, Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto joined a group of 504 leading law firms in filing a joint amicus curiae brief in Perkins Coie’s lawsuit
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April 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto joined a group of 504 leading law firms in filing a joint amicus curiae brief in Perkins Coie’s lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction against the White House’s Executive Order targeting the firm.
On April 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a ruling temporarily reinstating Cathy A. Harris, who leads the Merit Systems Protection Board MSPB, after the Trump administration fired her without cause in February.
Appeals Court Reinstates MSPB Chair Cathy Harris After Trump Firing, Restoring Quorum on Board
On April 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a ruling temporarily reinstating Cathy A. Harris, who leads the Merit Systems
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April 7, 2025 at 9:56 PM
On April 7, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued a ruling temporarily reinstating Cathy A. Harris, who leads the Merit Systems Protection Board MSPB, after the Trump administration fired her without cause in February.
On March 24, the SEC granted a whistleblower award to an individual who provided original information about misconduct.
While the whistleblower missed deadlines for award claims, the SEC waived the requirements due to "unique facts and circumstances."
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While the whistleblower missed deadlines for award claims, the SEC waived the requirements due to "unique facts and circumstances."
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SEC Shows Leniency on Filing Deadline in Granting Whistleblower Award
On March 24, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted a whistleblower award to an individual who voluntarily provided original
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March 28, 2025 at 11:26 PM
On March 24, the SEC granted a whistleblower award to an individual who provided original information about misconduct.
While the whistleblower missed deadlines for award claims, the SEC waived the requirements due to "unique facts and circumstances."
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While the whistleblower missed deadlines for award claims, the SEC waived the requirements due to "unique facts and circumstances."
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On March 26, the CFTC posted a Notice of Covered Action for a $2.3 million enforcement action taken against a purported digital asset platform for an online romance scam, signaling that the Commissions is accepting whistleblower award claims for the case.
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CFTC Accepting Whistleblower Award Claims for Financial Grooming Scam
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March 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
On March 26, the CFTC posted a Notice of Covered Action for a $2.3 million enforcement action taken against a purported digital asset platform for an online romance scam, signaling that the Commissions is accepting whistleblower award claims for the case.
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On March 26, Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced the Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 which strengthens protections for federal employee whistleblowers who make disclosures to Congress.
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New Bill Strengthens Protections for Federal Whistleblowers who Make Disclosures to Congress
On March 26, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025. The bill strengthens protections for
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March 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
On March 26, Senator Richard Blumenthal introduced the Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 which strengthens protections for federal employee whistleblowers who make disclosures to Congress.
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On March 26, Senators Chuck Grassley and Elizabeth Warren introduced the SEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2025, which makes a number of technical reforms to bolster the SEC Whistleblower Program.
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Bipartisan SEC Whistleblower Reform Act Introduced to Strengthen Whistleblower Program
On March 26, Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced the SEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2025, which makes a number of
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March 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
On March 26, Senators Chuck Grassley and Elizabeth Warren introduced the SEC Whistleblower Reform Act of 2025, which makes a number of technical reforms to bolster the SEC Whistleblower Program.
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KKC founding partner Stephen M. Kohn was a featured panelist during the OECD 2025 Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum in Paris.
Kohn called on liberal democracies to lead in establishing an effective international anti-corruption regime to compensate for any decline in U.S. enforcement.
Kohn called on liberal democracies to lead in establishing an effective international anti-corruption regime to compensate for any decline in U.S. enforcement.
Whistleblower Attorney Calls for Global Anti-Corruption Enforcement at OECD Conference
On March 25, Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto founding partner Stephen M. Kohn spoke at the OECD 2025 Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum, appearing on
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March 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
KKC founding partner Stephen M. Kohn was a featured panelist during the OECD 2025 Global Anti-Corruption & Integrity Forum in Paris.
Kohn called on liberal democracies to lead in establishing an effective international anti-corruption regime to compensate for any decline in U.S. enforcement.
Kohn called on liberal democracies to lead in establishing an effective international anti-corruption regime to compensate for any decline in U.S. enforcement.
Whistleblower Andrés Olarte Peña has exposed massive environmental and human rights violations by the Colombia state-owned oil company Ecopetrol.
KKC is proud to represent Olarte in a #whistleblower filing with the SEC.
KKC is proud to represent Olarte in a #whistleblower filing with the SEC.
Iguana Papers Whistleblower Files SEC Complaint Detailing Environmental Crimes by Colombia Oil Giant Ecopetrol
Today, the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) released a bombshell report detailing massive environmental and human rights violations by the
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March 20, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Whistleblower Andrés Olarte Peña has exposed massive environmental and human rights violations by the Colombia state-owned oil company Ecopetrol.
KKC is proud to represent Olarte in a #whistleblower filing with the SEC.
KKC is proud to represent Olarte in a #whistleblower filing with the SEC.
From March 19-21, Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto attorneys will be attending The Anti-Fraud (TAF) Coalition’s Third Annual Financial Fraud Conference.
KKC Attorneys Attending TAF Financial Fraud Conference
From March 19-21, Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto attorneys will be attending The Anti-Fraud (TAF) Coalition's Third Annual Financial Fraud Conference.
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March 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
From March 19-21, Kohn, Kohn & Colapinto attorneys will be attending The Anti-Fraud (TAF) Coalition’s Third Annual Financial Fraud Conference.
The Continuing Resolution bill passed by Congress on March 14 includes an extension of the emergency funding measure saving the CFTC Whistleblower Program from financial collapse.
Congress Extends Emergency Funding Fix for CFTC Whistleblower Program
The Continuing Resolution bill passed by Congress on March 14 includes an extension of the emergency funding measure saving the Commodity Futures Trading
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March 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The Continuing Resolution bill passed by Congress on March 14 includes an extension of the emergency funding measure saving the CFTC Whistleblower Program from financial collapse.
Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger's legal challenge to the Trump administration's attempts to fire him without cause is backed by clear statutory language and strong legal precedent.
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Statute and Precedent Support Special Counsel’s Challenge to Termination
Late on February 7, President Donald Trump fired Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger, the head of the Office of Special Counsel (OSC). Dellinger quickly
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February 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger's legal challenge to the Trump administration's attempts to fire him without cause is backed by clear statutory language and strong legal precedent.
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KKC founding partners Stephen M. Kohn and David Colapinto (@dcolapinto.bsky.social) presented National Whistleblower Center's emergency webinar Knowing Your Rights as a Federal Employee: Special Privacy Act Webinar.
The full webinar is now available to watch.
The full webinar is now available to watch.
Leading Whistleblower Attorneys Present Webinar on Federal Employee Rights under Privacy Act
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February 25, 2025 at 12:08 AM
KKC founding partners Stephen M. Kohn and David Colapinto (@dcolapinto.bsky.social) presented National Whistleblower Center's emergency webinar Knowing Your Rights as a Federal Employee: Special Privacy Act Webinar.
The full webinar is now available to watch.
The full webinar is now available to watch.