Tag Archive: VA

Supreme Court aids vets and FCA suit

Author: admin June 21, 2016

In two recent opinions, the U.S. Supreme Court handed victory to veteran-owned small businesses under the “Rule of Two” process, as well as whistleblowers under the False Claims Act (“FCA”). Both opinions represent a significant victory for veteran-owned small businesses…
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False Claims Act, Qui Tam, Veterans Affairs

“implied false certification” theory of liability, and Information Technology Act of 2006, Department of Veterans Affairs, False Claims Act, FCA, FCC, Federal Supply Schedule, GAO, Health Care, U.S. Government Accountability Office, VA, Veterans Benefits

Retaliation claim settled by Phoenix VA whistleblower

Author: admin May 11, 2016

Embattled Phoenix VA whistleblower Brandon Coleman has settled his retaliation claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which was taken up and investigated by the Office of Special Counsel (“OSC”). Following the settlement, Coleman returned to work at the VA…
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Veterans Affairs, Whistleblower protection, workplace retaliation

alternative dispute resolution, Brandon Coleman, Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act, Office of Special Counsel, OSC, OSC mediation program, Phoenix VA, reinstatement, retaliation, VA