Cristin Schmitz

Cristin Schmitz

August 19, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

No ERISA Whistleblower Protection for Unsolicited Internal Complaints

Complaints must be part of an "inquiry or proceeding" for whistleblower protection to apply.

By Cristin Schmitz

5 minute read

July 31, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Judges put a hold on SOX whistleblower’s reinstatement

Whistleblower advocates say 6th Circuit case is a serious attack on OSHAs powers.

By Cristin Schmitz

5 minute read

July 31, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

Judges Put a Hold on SOX Whistleblower's Reinstatement

Whistleblower advocates view ruling as an attack on OSHA's power.

By Cristin Schmitz

19 minute read

May 31, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

FMLA Expands for Military Family Members

Exigency leaves and caregiver leave provisions extended.

By Cristin Schmitz

2 minute read

May 31, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

FDA Seeks Feedback On New Regulations for Disclosing Prescription Drug Risks

Comments due by June 28.

By Cristin Schmitz

2 minute read

May 31, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

5th Circuit Nixes Claim that Drug Caused Gambling Problem

Expert evidence must be scientifically reliable.

By Cristin Schmitz

5 minute read

May 31, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

9th Circuit: Judge, Not Jury, Must Determine Front Pay in FMLA Cases

The 9th Circuit addresses the issue for the first time.

By Cristin Schmitz

5 minute read

April 30, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

EEOC Documents 2009 Payouts for Disability Discrimination

In its annual report to Congress, the EEOC reported that in fiscal year 2009 it filed 21,451 charges of disability discrimination, a 10 percent jump from the year before.

By Cristin Schmitz

4 minute read

April 30, 2010 | Corporate Counsel

ADA Plaintiffs Must Prove Disability is Sole Cause of Adverse Action

Plaintiffs have no recourse for mixed motives.

By Cristin Schmitz

5 minute read

November 30, 2009 | Corporate Counsel

Court Rejects Arbitration Clause in Gang-Rape Case

Decision boosts movement against mandatory arbitration.

By Cristin Schmitz

12 minute read