decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Whistleblower Lawsuits / Qui Tam Tips and Tools / To Disclose or Not to Disclose
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Article Overview
This article explains a narrow legal topic for compliance, legal, and risk-management audiences: how public disclosure can affect whistleblower and qui tam litigation. It covers the general dilemma companies face when deciding whether to announce an issue, and outlines broad circumstances in which disclosure may not prevent a lawsuit.
Why This Topic Matters
The topic matters because public statements, filings, or announcements can have implications for litigation strategy, compliance posture, and risk management in whistleblower matters.
What You Will Learn
- How public disclosure can intersect with whistleblower and qui tam lawsuits.
- Why companies may consider disclosing information during an investigation or after discovering a problem.
- What broad situations can limit the effect of public disclosure on a case.
- How the topic relates to compliance and litigation risk.
Who Should Read This
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare administrators
- Legal and risk-management teams
- Corporate compliance officers
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