{"id":158,"date":"2008-07-18T12:35:36","date_gmt":"2008-07-18T12:35:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whistleblowerlawyerblog.com\/2008\/07\/acnowledging_the_integrity_tha_1.html"},"modified":"2021-06-11T17:51:46","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T21:51:46","slug":"acnowledging_the_integrity_tha_1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finchmccranie.com\/whistleblower-blog\/acnowledging_the_integrity_tha_1\/","title":{"rendered":"Acknowledging the Integrity That Whistleblowers Stand For in Bringing Qui Tam Whistleblower Cases Under the False Claims Act"},"content":{"rendered":"

“What motivates whistleblowers” is a question that our whistleblower attorneys <\/a>are asked frequently. Basic honesty and integrity–trying to do the right thing–is what we see most.<\/p>\n

It is deeply satisfying when a whistleblower’s courage in insisting on honesty and integrity is recognized and applauded. I just received this note that was sent to a client who had “taken a stand” for honesty and integrity in handling federal grant funds at an educational institution, and I am reprinting portions here. Its truth and eloquence speak for themselves:<\/p>\n

You don’t know me, but we share a couple of things in common. I worked in the [same institution] from late 2002 to early 2004. . . .<\/em><\/p>\n

Continue reading \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

“What motivates whistleblowers” is a question that our whistleblower attorneys are asked frequently. Basic honesty and integrity–trying to do the right thing–is what we see most. It is deeply satisfying when a whistleblower’s courage in insisting on honesty and integrity is recognized and applauded. 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