The New Whistleblower Handbook

The Rules

Introduction

For Whistleblowers

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Rule 1

Use New Legal Weapons

Rule 2

Navigate the Maze

Rule 3

Follow the Money

Rule 4

Find the Best Federal Law

Rule 5

Don’t Forget State Laws

Rule 6

Get a Reward! False Claims Act/Qui Tam

Rule 7

Get a Reward! Tax Cheats and the IRS Qui Tam

Rule 8

Get a Reward! Securities and Commodities Fraud

Rule 9

Get a Reward! Report Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Rule 10

Get a Reward! Make Sure Automobiles are Safe

Rule 11

Get a Reward! Stop the Pollution of the Ocean

Rule 12

Get a Reward! End Wildlife Trafficking

Rule 13

If Working for the Government, Use the First Amendment

Rule 14

Federal Employees — Defend Your Jobs!

Rule 15

Make Sure Disclosures Are Protected

Rule 16

Yes, You Are a “Whistleblower”

Rule 17

Beware of “Hotlines”

Rule 18

Don’t Talk to the Company’s Lawyers

Rule 19

Auditors/Compliance Officials: Take Special Steps to Qualify for Rewards

Rule 20

Cautiously Use “Self-Help” Tactics

Rule 21

Be Prepared for the Lid to Blow

Rule 22

Delay Is Deadly

Rule 23

Conduct Discovery

Rule 24

Get to the Jury

Rule 25

Win the Case: Prove Motive and Pretext

Rule 26

Get Every Penny Deserved

Rule 27

Make the Boss Pay Attorney Fees

Rule 28

Hold Companies Accountable for Paying Hush Money

Rule 29

Politics Is Poisonous

Rule 30

Never Forget: Whistleblowing Works

The Final Rule

National Whistleblower Day

International Toolkit

For International Whistleblowers

Whistleblower and Government Contacts

Contact Information for Whistleblower Organizations

Whistleblower Handbook

Whistleblower Handbook

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It is absolutely essential for whistleblowers to know their rights. The New Whistleblower’s Handbook is the first-ever guide to whistleblowing, by the nation’s leading whistleblower attorney. The Handbook is an easy to read step-by-step guide to the essential tools for successfully blowing the whistle, qualifying for financial rewards, and protecting yourself.

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