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Recently, Frances Haugen came out and exposed some hidden business practices of her former, Facebook. The data scientist alleges that Facebook lied about the efforts it takes to stop false information, that it holds a high value of young users, and other claims as...

From small businesses to large corporations, employment discrimination is an unfortunate reality that affects employees in various work environments.  When faced with instances of discrimination or harassment, many feel compelled to sue their employer.  While this is...

Lt. Col Timothy Ferner – In His Own Words Lt Col Ferner retired early from the Air Force in 2010 and now lives on a farm in New Zealand, his wife’s home country.  We interviewed him via Skype to provide you with his insights on being a whistleblower.  Watch the video...

The James Hoyer law firm is proud to be local counsel, along with lead-counsel Marlan Wilbanks, for Elin Baklid-Kunz, whistleblower in the $86-million dollar Halifax Hospital settlement.  Elin was named the Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund Whistleblower of the...

Companies that bill the federal government for services are eager in 2020 to see what courts say about Justice Department decisions to dismiss whistleblower cases it finds to be meritless or a burden on government resources. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh...

NEWARK, N.J. – Caldwell University has agreed to pay the United States more than $4.8 million to resolve allegations that it engaged in a fraudulent scheme to defraud a federal education benefit program, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced. “Caldwell University...

The University of California, Santa Barbara Daily Nexus recently covered the filing of our client’s defamation case. Click here or continue below to read the full article. UCSB Asst. Professor Sues Journalist for Defamation Over Reportings About Title IX Violations...

Law360 (July 23, 2020, 5:36 PM EDT) — The holding company behind several U.S. auto parts suppliers will pay $8 million to settle allegations that the company dodged brake pad tariffs dating back to 2006, the U.S. Department of…

Hoyer Law Group, PLLC, is pleased to announce the settlement of a lawsuit brought by whistleblower client Jamie Williams against Advanced Imaging of Port Charlotte (“AI”). Partners Jesse Hoyer Estes and Sean Estes were privileged to represent Ms. Williams in her...

A pair of journalists who came to the District to cover the inauguration of President Donald Trump in 2017 are suing D.C. and its police force after they were pepper-sprayed and arrested during a demonstration that day—actions they claim were unconstitutional. Alexei...