On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Oct 21, 2020 | Firm News
The False Claims Act is a federal law with a long history. During the American Civil War, fraud against the government by defense contractors prompted its enactment in 1863. The FCA contains a provision that allows private citizens with knowledge of fraud against the...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Oct 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Michigan workers who become aware of wrongdoing in the workplace and seek to put a stop to it could be rebuffed in their efforts. This can happen in various ways including threats to their employment, bribes and even dismissal. When there is illegal behavior and an...
On behalf of The Law Offices of Joseph C. Bird, PLLC | Oct 6, 2020 | Retaliation Termination And Forced Resignations
This blog has written frequently on the topic of whistleblowers and whistleblower protection. Both Michigan and the United States government have whistleblower protection laws, but their reach is significantly. Significant changes to the state’s whistleblower...
