National Whistleblower Center advocates for laws and policies that protect whistleblowers. But what happens with the laws, and how should whistleblowers interact with these laws? Stephen M. Kohn’s new book Rules for Whistleblowers: A Handbook for Doing What’s Right is an amazing and thorough resource for how a prospective whistleblower…

National Whistleblower Center’s central mission is to advocate for the legal protection of whistleblowers who report fraud and illegal conduct for the betterment of our government and corporations. Part of this mission is achieved through filing amicus curiae briefs, such as the one submitted on August 16th, concerning the Congressional…

On June 30, 2022, the United States Supreme Court ruled in a 6–3 decision, in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, to limit the power of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from existing power plants in efforts to curb climate change. SCOTUS argued that…

My name is Alexander Diaz, and I recently completed an internship at National Whistleblower Center. The University of California system hosts the UCDC program, which sends interested students to Washington, D.C. for an entire quarter to intern at their chosen site. I luckily had the pleasure of interning in the…

At this year’s National Whistleblower Appreciation Day celebration in Washington, D.C. on July 27th, National Whistleblower Center (NWC) honored the contributions of whistleblowers around the world who have bravely stepped forward to expose waste, fraud, and abuse. Over 100 attendees, experts, legislators, and whistleblowers commenced on Capitol Hill and at…

National Whistleblower Day is less than one week away and on July 27, 2023, National Whistleblower Center (NWC) will again host a live event celebrating the day’s 10th anniversary in Washington D.C. The day will feature experts, legislators, and whistleblowers with incredibly fascinating updates and insights. We celebrate National Whistleblower…

For years, the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) has hosted an annual National Whistleblower Day event on or near July 30th, featuring prestigious and impactful keynote speakers, educational sessions and networking opportunities. NWC’s National Whistleblower Day Live 10th Anniversary Celebration will be held on July 27, 2023 in Washington, D.C. By…

Fraud has emerged in various areas of business and government and has also permeated several other sectors. It can cause lasting damage to the economy, the environment and tarnish the reputation for people and agencies who have worked tirelessly to do good. National Whistleblower Center (NWC) advocates for, and supports…

Whistleblower tips have contributed to enforcement actions requiring bad actors to disgorge billions of dollars in ill-gotten gains and interest. These funds are redistributed back to the people, programs and organizations who have been wronged with certain percentages allocated to the whistleblower. Furthermore, seized assets are often auctioned off by…