Whistleblower News: Wells Fargo, Cannabis, Kickbacks

For Wells Fargo and former executives, $3 billion-deal with U.S. may not be the end

REUTERS

Although Wells Fargo & Co settled major probes with federal agencies over abusive sales practices last week, the bank and its former executives are not out of the woods yet, legal and regulatory experts said. read more »

The cannabis industry's next big threat: Hacks and fraud

CNN

Cannabis is an emerging industry with stratospheric growth expectations. Like the California Gold Rush, the dot-com boom and every other new market with boundless potential, the cannabis industry also has the tendency to attract some sketchy characters with dubious motives. read more »

Neurosurgeon Agrees To $2.35 Million Settlement After Employee Reports Kickback Scheme

CBS

A Colorado neurosurgeon has agreed to pay the federal government $2.35 million to resolve allegations from a former employee who accused the doctor of manipulating medical payments back to himself. read more »