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Marlan Wilbanks was recently selected as the Chairman of the Board of Visitors at the University of Georgia School of Law.  “Our law school is on a trajectory of which we can all be proud.  Now, more than ever, we are doing more to help students experience a quality legal education at an affordable price … Continue reading >>>

Karin Bentsen was the Director of Performance Improvement at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego.  That hospital was operated and controlled by Prime Healthcare.  Ms. Berntsen brought information to the Government which formed the basis for their case against 14 Prime hospitals.  She provided evidence that Prime hospitals were admitting patients to the hospital when less … Continue reading >>>

Marlan Wilbanks was featured in a Daily Report article detailing a memo released by the Department of Justice  this month.  The DOJ memo lays out new criteria for federal prosecutors to use when deciding whether to dismiss a False Claims Act case when the government decides not to intervene.  Wilbanks, who has won multi-million dollar … Continue reading >>>

Wilbanks & Bridges was recognized as Whistleblower Lawyers of the Year by it’s peers for its successes in furthering the goals of whistleblowers and the False Claims Act over the last year. The prestigious award was presented AT the 14th Annual Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund conference. The firm was recognized for the significant litigation results and settlements obtained over the prior year which resulted in over $300 Million Dollars being recovered for the American taxpayers. The firm was also recognized for its efforts in reaching an $85 Million Dollar settlement with Halifax Hospital in Florida, which stood at the time as the largest single Stark settlement recovery ever obtained under the False Claims Act. Read More…