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National Law Journal

New SEC Whistleblower Rule Threatens Law Firm Compensation, Lawsuit Claims

Lawyers from the litigation boutique Consovoy McCarthy represent whistleblower lawyer and named plaintiff Jordan Thomas of Labaton Sucharow "Now, in the middle of the proverbial football game, the Commission has moved the goal posts on literally hundreds of SEC whistleblowers," the complaint said.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

'Above the Law'?: Whistleblowers Fire Back After Paxton Argues They Can't Sue Him

Lawyers for the whistleblowers say Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office is shameful to argue they can't sue an elected official under the Texas Whistleblower's Act.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Jackson Health System Dodges Whistleblower Complaint Involving Inmate Deaths

Gallup Auerbach, the litigator who represented Dr. Emlyn Louis, stated that cases involving patient well-being should not be decided on these types of legal technicalities.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

State Appeals Court to Weigh Shielding Ex-Lawmaker From Suit

Former Rep. Kimberly Daniels argues that she should be shielded from the lawsuit because of "qualified immunity," which generally protects government officials from personal liability in cases related to their duties.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Whistleblower Allies File Lawsuit Against Carpenters' Union Over Spying, Firings

In their lawsuit, the ex-union member plaintiffs allege that the union used the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to clean house of any dissidents.
3 minute read

Law.com

Compliance Hot Spots: Whistleblower Tips Surge Amid the Pandemic | Who Got the Work: Quinn Emanuel's Bill Burck Reps Realtors in DOJ Antitrust Fight | All the Latest Headlines and New Moves

Welcome to Compliance Hot Spots, our weekly snapshot on white-collar, regulatory and compliance news and trends. Thanks for reading, and be well.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

'Whopper of a Factor': Pandemic Fueled Incoming Tips, and Clients, Whistleblower Lawyers Say

Whistleblower lawyers said lockdowns and layoffs have given employees not just added distance from their companies but also time to reflect on misconduct and consider reporting it to law enforcement authorities.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Thompson Looks Back at Handling Racism, Fighting Terrorism and Balancing Corporate Crime Priorities

Over 46 years Larry Thompson has been elected King & Spalding's first Black partner, led fights against terrorism and corporate crime for President George W. Bush and served as the top lawyer for PepsiCo.
11 minute read

National Law Journal

SEC Doles Out New Whistleblower Award, as Advocates Fret Over Rule Changes

"Today's award demonstrates the significant contributions that whistleblowers can make to substantially assist investigations and help the commission save time and resources," SEC whistleblower chief Jane Norberg said.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

What Pennsylvania Employers Need to Know About Whistleblower Protections  

Recognizing that corporate whistleblowers play an important societal role in publicizing potential wrongdoing, our state and federal governments have taken strong measures to encourage conscientious employees to come forward without fear of retaliation.
13 minute read

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