What Resources Are Available?
When the False Claims Act was amended in 1986, many government and private organizations were formed to help a whistleblower with a Qui Tam lawsuit. These resources help ensure the government is spending their money on worthwhile products and services, assist and defend whistleblowers in courts of law, combat fraud, and uphold the False Claims Act, among many other things.
Most resources are non-profit organizations set up by citizens of the United States. These organizations have had long histories of success, whether that success came from representing clients or proposing and strengthening law.
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The Government Accountability Project (GAP) is one such resource. Founded in 1977, GAP mission is to increase the accountability of corporations and the government alike. This organization focuses on nuclear, food and drug, work and health safety, and national security issues. GAP helps represent whistleblowers in courts of law and allows lawyers in training to intern with them to become specialists in Qui Tam law.
The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) was founded in 1981. Their goal is to investigate and expose cases of corruption to make for a more accountable federal government. Another private organization, POGO originally worked to make the military accountable for its spending, uncovering outrageous spending practices such as the purchase of a $400+ hammer and a $7600 coffee maker. POGO continues to ensure the government isn’t influenced to make such bizarre purchases. They make sure the government buys responsibly and that contractors don’t rip the government off.
Taxpayers Against Fraud (TAF) is a public organization made up of many lawyers that specialize in Qui Tam law. TAF is perhaps the most involved resource available for a whistleblower. Though they do not represent in courts of law, TAF lawyers assist people in the process of filing Quit Tam lawsuits. Their mission is to educate the general public about Qui Tam provisions and the False Claims Act, defend the act against attempts to repeal or weaken the act, and to advance public and government support for whistleblowers and Qui Tam law.
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) is another resource available. Although PEER is not directly involved with Qui Tam law and whistleblower lawsuits, this organization works to conserve the world’s natural resources. They inform government officials of pressing environmental issues and monitor the management of natural resources. PEER will also help and/or represent individuals who file suits involving the management and use of the earth’s environment.
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There are many resources available to individuals seeking help in Qui Tam lawsuits. Many more available besides those listed above. These organizations, along with the help of our Qui Tam lawyers, will help ensure you get the knowledge and representation you need in order to make a Qui Tam lawsuit a success.
