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Whistleblower laws fall into two broad categories ... The law’s qui tam provision (Latin meaning “in the name of the king”) deputizes private citizens to file suit on behalf of the government.

I call this person the “family whistleblower.” They are the one who refuses to ignore or deny deep-rooted issues, unhealthy patterns, or toxic behaviors. The problem? Family members often push ...