Paul Holdsworth and Matthew Nieman author “Virginia’s 2020 Whistleblower Law: Major Ramifications for Employers,” published by Virginia Lawyer. Source link Read more »
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in recent years has taken an aggressive stance against employers over employment agreements that the agency believes impede its whistleblower program—as highlighted by a $10... Read more »
Having the legal representation of a whistleblower lawyer is essential for people who have uncovered evidence of corporate wrongdoing or a white collar crime. Generally speaking, people who find themselves in the... Read more »
Takeaway: Employers should carefully examine and be sure to document their practices when faced with allegations of safety violations and related whistleblower complaints. The federal Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) prohibits the... Read more »
Executive Summary: Employers should look forward to another round of changes to the Golden State’s employment standards this year, the most challenging of which will be addressing employee protections for off-premises cannabis... Read more »
Related Practices & Jurisdictions Thursday, September 14, 2023 The Security and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) continues to aggressively enforce its whistleblower program under the Biden Administration. As we have reported (here and here), the SEC... Read more »
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 You’ve had a great track record for years. You’ve been in the fast lane, earning great reviews and promotions, and, most importantly, getting the job done. But recently... Read more »
Saturday, August 26, 2023 The False Claims Act (“FCA”) seeks to protect government funds supporting public services by imposing treble damages and penalties on entities that falsely claim money from the United States or... Read more »
Qui tam is a law passed by Congress that allows a private individual with knowledge of fraud committed against the federal government to act as a government whistleblower and bring about a... Read more »