Seattle Employment & Whistleblower Blog

On April 6, 2025, the Washington Examiner published an article highlighting the significant enforcement challenges the U.S. government faces in implementing President Trump’s newly announced tariffs. The article featured commentary from firm-founding attorney Stephen A. Teller, who offered insight into how these sweeping trade changes could lead to a rise in customs fraud—and why whistleblowers may become critical in helping the government respond.

With new and increased tariffs proposed by the current administration, there are likely to be more instances of customs fraud….

Seattle whistleblower attorney Stephen Teller was recently quoted in a powerful investigative article published by InvestigateWest. The piece, titled “An Idaho Safe House Claimed It Was Saving Trafficking Victims. Women Said It Was Like Being Trafficked All Over Again,” unveils a harrowing story of deception and abuse within a supposed sanctuary for trafficking victims.

Aware of fraud being committed against the government? Learn about the False Claims Act and the rewards for reporting government fraud. Explore whistleblower attorney Stephen Teller’s role in a major GCI Communications Corp. settlement.

The U.S. Department of Justice announced today that BidBuy Auctions, LLC (“BidBuy”), has agreed to pay $430,000 to resolve allegations that it undervalued light trucks imported from Canada in order to avoid paying significantly higher import duties. The settlement resolves a lawsuit filed under the qui tam, or whistleblower, provisions of the False Claims Act by Teller Law on behalf of a former BidBuy employee. As a reward for exposing the customs and duties fraud, the whistleblower will receive 23% of the recovery, totalling nearly $100,000.

Utah mortgage lender Academy Mortgage Corporation (“Academy”) has agreed to pay $38.5 million to settle allegations that it fraudulently underwrote…

Government contractor HPMC, and its owners, have agreed to pay $2,939,400 in restitution and penalties in connection with a fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.

Amazon Employment Lawyer for Wrongful Termination, Forced Resignation, & Discrimination.  The Pivot Plan is an “out management” tool for Amazon….

Since the inception of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (referred to as the CARES Act),[1] the United…

We go to work to earn a living, but we also want to know that we are equal members of…