Rules for Whistleblowers

For anyone interested in the history or law of whistleblowers, Rules for Whistleblower is easy to understand and lays out the road map for success in a clear and often entertaining manner. It should be mandatory reading in every business and law school.

Rules for Whistleblowers is a fantastic resource for whistleblowers and supporters.

If you are contemplating doing what's right and are serious about it then you should never simply jump right in but should plan carefully, move cautiously, and employ attorneys who specialize in whistleblower laws. You have rights and responsibilities as a whistleblower. Learn them. Your first step is research, by reading Rules for Whistleblowers, A Handbook for Doing What's Right written by Stephen Kohn. When I blew the whistle on FBI crime laboratory issues in the 1990's there was no such guidance. We were flying in the dark, exploring new legal territory. However, since then the law firm of Kohn, Kohn, and Colapinto has represented hundreds of whistleblowers from both the government and private sector, and this handbook is based upon the experience gained from those cases. Not a boring legal treatise, this book is a page-turner. I have personally read it through from cover to cover and find reading it much like reading a good novel that keeps my attention while at the same time educating me. If you wish to make a difference, you seriously need to read Rules for Whistleblowers, A Handbook for Doing What's Right then move forward stronger and make the world a better place.

A fantastic resource for whistleblowers and those who wish to support whistleblowers, from family, friends, and attorneys to those on Capitol Hill and within the government and regulatory organizations tasked with protecting the citizens of the United States. . . . Education and preparation are critical, and Kohn provides that in Rules for Whistleblowers; it is the go-to for anyone facing an ethical dilemma in their workplace. (from the Foreword)

It’s vastly shrewd and practical, but it also offers an astute long view of American whistleblowing. Author Stephen Martin Kohn knows about precedents: He’s one of the lawyers who helped procure the biggest whistleblower reward ever. It went to Bradley Birkenfeld for unveiling the fraud of Switzerland’s UBS Bank, which illegally met with rich Yanks trying to hide their money overseas. Birkenfeld got $104 million as compensation from the IRS’s whistleblower program.

You may want to add this book to your . . . wish list. Just don't let your boss catch you reading it.

In a mix of anecdote, legal history, compendium of relevant laws, and practical handbook, Stephen Kohn . . . steer[s] both would-be whistleblowers and corporate compliance officers through what he calls a ‘labyrinth.’ [He] is well-placed to serve as guide. . . . The book shows how far whistleblower legislation has globalised . . . [and] shines is in setting out the current, highly complex, legal structure.

Among the top ten books about whistleblowers.

Whistleblowers should do two things: call us at 60 Minutes and read The Whistleblower's Handbook. Its . . . rules lay out the game plan for holding institutions accountable while protecting your job.

With the Holy Bible in one hand and Mr. Kohn’s Whistleblower Handbook in the other, my wife crushed a powerful corporation.

For the past 25 years, Kohn’s been in the trenches fighting the whistleblower wars. The lessons learned from those wars have been distilled.”

As a whistleblower who has successfully won a case against the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), I can attest to the fact that this is the definitive bible for whistleblowers. Written by Stephen Kohn, the premier whistleblower attorney in the United States, this handbook contains everything you will need to know about blowing the whistle, and surviving.

It is time that "situational" knowledge within the whistleblowing environment is released to remove the "chill" on employees, to protect the public trust, and to ensure that "truth" and "integrity" among the private and public entities supporting the government are never an OPTION, but an OBLIGATION! I surely hope this gets to all workers who have committed themselves to making a difference wherever they work.

Steve has written a first-rate handbook for workers who have witnessed egregious examples of waste, fraud or abuse which they know should be reported to the authorities but who are afraid of losing their jobs if they do. The handbook tells them of the many laws and services available to them, which if understood and used intelligently, can not only protect a whistleblower from losing his job, but can even led to cash rewards under some circumstances.

The Whistleblower’s Handbook opens a window into the controversial but vital role of whistleblowers in America’s workplace dating from the days of the Civil War. With compelling insider details, practical “rules” and rare insights, Stephen Kohn, the country’s leading whistleblower expert, has created the essential overview for CEOs, CFOs, GCs, chief compliance officers, HR and audit professionals, and others who should be knowledgeable about this fundamental aspect of corporate life.

As the courageous whistleblower who faced fierce opposition and exposed the largest tax scandal in US history . . . this invaluable reference guide will help any future whistleblower navigate the treacherous international waters of ensuring what is done is done 100% right.

Finally—the "how-to" guide for whistleblowers. This is a much-needed step-by-step explanation for anyone thinking about speaking out against fraud and corruption. Whistleblowers will avoid a lot of tears from the book’s checklists and do's and don'ts. Written in clear and understandable language this book should be in the bottom drawer of anyone thinking about blowing the whistle—and on the desk for managers who want to improve compliance.

Steve Kohn’s book The Whistleblower’s Handbook provides a great service to current and would-be whistleblowers and to our citizenry by providing a comprehensive guide to exposing waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct in both the private and public sectors. It effectively acts as a compass and detailed avoidance map to help navigate whistleblowers through the retaliatory minefields they may already have entered, or will soon face.

Written by the foremost authority on the subject, The Whistleblower's Handbook is extraordinarily user-friendly and extremely easy to read. Every worker bears a responsibility to guard the public interest. Like no other resource, this book places the power of the law squarely in the hands of America's workforce.

The Whistleblower’s Handbook is replete with compelling and little-known stories alongside the more typical, highly-publicized tabloid fodder. A particularly sobering account of whistleblowers in the earliest days of our republic and the moral imperative that protected them will make readers yearn for a way to protect ourselves in the same way as the Founding Fathers protected a group of seamen during the Revolution. The wise reader will pay heed to Kohn’s short list of rules when performing her moral duty.

This book highlights citizen empowerment and true grassroots democracy in action. As a whistleblower, I know the power of speaking the truth and the unfortunate consequences for those who do. Every American should read this book.

As a National Security whistleblower, I am very familiar with the plight of those who dare to expose corruption, fraud, waste and abuse. . . . I am more than certain that The Whistleblower's Handbook will help countless whistleblowers navigate the horrifying maze of the legal system. This book is a step-by-step guide to understanding the process and arming yourself with the knowledge essential to prevailing in your case. I only wish I’ve had access to this priceless publication even sooner! This is a must-read for every current or potential whistleblower.