Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Blowing the Whistle on Money Laundering
South Florida is the money laundering capital of the world. Each year, crooked banks, bankers and criminal enterprises move millions of dollars of illicit funds through South Florida banks. In the process, they convert unusable criminal proceeds into seemingly “clean” laundered cash. As whistleblower lawyers, we have received numerous calls over the years from… Read More »
An Update on Pandemic-Related Contract Litigation
Earlier this year, we wrote about “acts of God” and force majeure clauses. At the time, we anticipated that the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting shutdown orders would lead to significant litigation regarding these terms. While the pandemic is now in its eighth month, courts have begun rendering opinions on whether the pandemic will excuse… Read More »
Looking to Serve or Volunteer in Election 2020? Here Are 4 Ways to Help
Become a Poll Worker (nonpartisan, paid position). Poll workers are responsible for ensuring that all polling locations are administered consistent with Florida election laws and the county Supervisor of Elections’ policies and procedures. While the titles and duties for poll workers vary by county, the most typical positions are clerk, assistant clerk, inspector and… Read More »
A Day Off to Vote (#DOV) – Florida
How can your firm or business ensure that its employees will have the time and opportunity to cast their ballots in Election 2020? Join the 60 firms* participating in our nonpartisan project and give your employees “A Day Off to Vote.” It can be Election Day or an early voting day. Any amount of time off… Read More »
Yachts, Strip Clubs, and Fast Cars: An Analysis of the First 56 Cases Alleging PPP Fraud
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), which was implemented as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, has been a predictable target for waste, fraud, and abuse. Whistleblowers who report this fraud will play a vital role in uncovering any wrongdoing. As of September 30, 2020, just 6 months after the… Read More »
Qui Tam Cases Settle for $17.9 Million
Rabin Kammerer Johnson announces the settlement of three related qui tam whistleblower cases: United States of America, et al., ex rel. Hood v. Lexisnexis Coplogic Solutions, Inc., Civil Case No. 18-cv-20211 (S.D. Fla.) State of Florida, ex rel. Hood, v. Lexisnexis Coplogic Solutions, Inc.; Civil Case: 18-CA-001950 (Florida State Court, 2d Judicial Circuit) State… Read More »
Government Issues Preliminary Report on Coronavirus Relief Fraud
On September 1, 2020, the Congressional Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis released a preliminary analysis of potential waste, fraud and abuse issues in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was implemented as part of the massive Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Under the PPP Program, the federal government provided more… Read More »
Jury Trials in the Covid-19 Pandemic
Jury trials in Florida have been suspended since March 16, 2020, and as of early August, the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of abating. At a virtual meeting of the Florida Bar Board of Governors on July 17, in fact, Chief Justice Charles Canady indicated that it is “unrealistic” that jury trials will resume… Read More »
Global Survey Finds the Suppression of Whistleblowers is the Most Important Fraud-Related Factor Aiding the Spread of COVID-19
A recently published global survey finds that COVID-19 related fraud substantially reduced the delivery of healthcare services worldwide during the month of April 2020. NEMEXIS, an international, anti-fraud consulting firm in Berlin, Germany, conducted the survey. The firm surveyed 512 respondents, 92% of whom were anti-fraud professionals from 58 countries, representing 76% of the… Read More »
Please Support Those in Need During the Pandemic: Palm Beach County Nonprofits
The Coronavirus Pandemic has affected the residents of Palm Beach County in so many ways. One thing that is universal about the pandemic, however, is that we all can help those who are struggling. In Palm Beach County, many nonprofit entities are offering critical human services and pet and animal services to assist our… Read More »