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Whistleblower Lawyers at Fraud Reporting Firm Announces Launch of New Website, FraudReportingFirm.com

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fraud Reporting Firm, a law firm headquartered in New York that represents whistleblowers in national cases, has announced the launch of its new firm website, https://fraudreportingfirm.com .

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fraud Reporting Firm, a law firm headquartered in New York that represents whistleblowers in national cases, has announced the launch of its new firm website, https://fraudreportingfirm.com .
  • The firm's new website highlights the types of whistleblower cases its attorneys handle and provides information for individuals who believe they may have information about corporate fraud.
  • This includes information about False Claims Act and Dodd-Frank Act violations, as well as whistleblower matters involving securities fraud, healthcare fraud, COVID-19 fraud, and cross-border issues.
  • Fraud Reporting Firm's whistleblower attorneys are available nights and weekends, and the firm is conducting initial consultations remotely during the COVID-19 crisis.

Universal Health Services Pays $117 Million to Settle 18 Whistleblower Cases Involving Medically Unnecessary Inpatient Behavioral Health Services, Announces Moss & Gilmore LLP

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Monday, July 13, 2020
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The action also included claims for retaliation against one of the whistleblowers, which were also resolved as part of the settlement.

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  • The action also included claims for retaliation against one of the whistleblowers, which were also resolved as part of the settlement.
  • "Recent actions and interventions by DOJ in FCA cases are a loud wake-up call to hospitals who treat vulnerable and critically ill patients," said Mr. Moss.
  • About Moss & Gilmore LLP: With offices in Atlanta and New York,Moss & Gilmore LLP represents whistleblowers in the U.S. and worldwide in federal and state false claim whistleblower and related retaliation cases involving healthcare fraud and military procurement fraud.
  • Moss & Gilmore LLP represents whistleblowers in cases under the False Claims Act and claims under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission involving securities and commodities fraud and IRS whistleblower reward programs.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a National Class Action Law Firm, Continues Investigation of Casper Sleep Inc. (CSPR) on Behalf of Investors

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Thursday, June 11, 2020
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Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM), a national investor rights law firm, continues its an investigation on behalf of Casper Sleep Inc. ("Casper" or the "Company") (NYSE: CSPR ) investors concerning the Company and its officers possible violations of the federal securities laws.

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  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM), a national investor rights law firm, continues its an investigation on behalf of Casper Sleep Inc. ("Casper" or the "Company") (NYSE: CSPR ) investors concerning the Company and its officers possible violations of the federal securities laws.
  • The Company also stated that Gregory Macfarlane had resigned from his positions as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
  • Whistleblower Notice: Persons with non-public information regarding Casper should consider their options to aid the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower Program.
  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP is a premier law firm representing investors and consumers in securities litigation and other complex class action litigation.

Fanhua Files 2019 Annual Report on Form 20-F with the SEC

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
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The 2019 20-F can be accessed on the SEC's website athttp://www.sec.gov as well as on the Investor Relations page of the Company's website at http://ir.fanhuaholdings.com/sec.cfm.

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  • The 2019 20-F can be accessed on the SEC's website athttp://www.sec.gov as well as on the Investor Relations page of the Company's website at http://ir.fanhuaholdings.com/sec.cfm.
  • Hard copies of the annual report are available, free of charge, to its shareholders upon request.
  • Fanhua Inc. is a leading independent financial services provider.
  • Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F.

OSC awards over half a million to whistleblower

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Monday, April 6, 2020
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"Experts can be among the first to spot signs of potential misconduct in our markets," said Jeff Kehoe, Director of Enforcement at the OSC.

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  • "Experts can be among the first to spot signs of potential misconduct in our markets," said Jeff Kehoe, Director of Enforcement at the OSC.
  • Robust whistleblower protections are built into the OSC's Whistleblower Program.
  • Since its launch in July 2016, the OSC's Whistleblower Program has awarded more than $8 million to whistleblowers.
  • For more on the OSC's Whistleblower Program, including award eligibility and how to submit a tip, visit: http://www.officeofthewhistleblower.ca .

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Continues Investigation of Addus HomeCare Corporation (ADUS) on Behalf of Investors

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
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Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of Addus HomeCare Corporation (Addus or the Company) (NASDAQ: ADUS ) investors concerning the Company and its officers possible violations of the federal securities laws.

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  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, continues its investigation on behalf of Addus HomeCare Corporation (Addus or the Company) (NASDAQ: ADUS ) investors concerning the Company and its officers possible violations of the federal securities laws.
  • On February 27, 2020, after the market closed, Addus reported that it could not timely file its fiscal 2019 annual report because the Company needed additional time .
  • Whistleblower Notice: Persons with non-public information regarding Addus should consider their options to aid the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower Program.
  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP is a premier law firm representing investors and consumers in securities litigation and other complex class action litigation.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of PaySign, Inc. (PAYS) on Behalf of Investors

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Monday, March 16, 2020
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On March 16, 2020, PaySign delayed the filing of its annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 due to an ongoing audit.

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  • On March 16, 2020, PaySign delayed the filing of its annual report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 due to an ongoing audit.
  • The Company also disclosed that management identified material weaknesses related to (i) assessment of internal controls over financial reporting and (ii) information technology general controls.
  • Whistleblower Notice: Persons with non-public information regarding PaySign should consider their options to aid the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower Program.
  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP is a premier law firm representing investors and consumers in securities litigation and other complex class action litigation.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces Investigation of Aaron’s, Inc. (AAN) on Behalf of Investors

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020
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The proposed agreement required Aarons to make a payment of $175 million and enhance certain compliance-related activities, including monitoring, disclosure and reporting requirements.

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  • The proposed agreement required Aarons to make a payment of $175 million and enhance certain compliance-related activities, including monitoring, disclosure and reporting requirements.
  • Whistleblower Notice: Persons with non-public information regarding Aarons should consider their options to aid the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower Program.
  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP is a premier law firm representing investors and consumers in securities litigation and other complex class action litigation.
  • This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

HAGENS BERMAN, NATIONAL TRIAL ATTORNEYS, Encourages Under Armour (UA) Investors with $100K Plus Losses to Contact Its Attorneys Now, Firm Investigating Possible Securities Fraud

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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The firm has opened an investigation into Under Armour and investors may have valuable claims against the company and its senior management for violations of federal securities laws.

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  • The firm has opened an investigation into Under Armour and investors may have valuable claims against the company and its senior management for violations of federal securities laws.
  • The investigation centers on Under Armours accounting practices and financial disclosures.
  • Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Under Armour should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program.
  • Hagens Berman is a national law firm with nine offices in eight cities around the country and eighty attorneys.

Group of Former Intelligence Community Watchdogs Call for Protecting Whistleblowers

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Friday, October 4, 2019
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The signatories on this statement feel compelled to express our strong support for the whistleblower process, particularly the "Letter of Urgent Concern" statutory process used by the Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG) in accordance with the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act (ICWPA).

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  • The signatories on this statement feel compelled to express our strong support for the whistleblower process, particularly the "Letter of Urgent Concern" statutory process used by the Intelligence Community Inspector General (ICIG) in accordance with the Intelligence Community Whistleblower Protection Act (ICWPA).
  • We articulate our support without political bias or intent in order to protect the critical role of the whistleblower in government oversight.
  • Whistleblowers are a vital component of oversight in addressing serious malfeasance both within the government and throughout the private sector.
  • The signatories to this letter are not influenced or motivated by any specific knowledge or fact pattern surrounding the whistleblower's complaint.