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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

Daily Business Review

Shake-A-Leg Miami Accused of Retaliation, Misuse of Donor Funds in Alleged Whistleblower Suit

Seven board members resigned in opposition to a motion to fire the alleged whistleblower, citing fear of being subject to lawsuits for the "corporation's malfeasance," according to the complaint.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Alleged Whistleblower's Suit Against Fort Lauderdale Church Raises Red Flag for Nonprofits

In one instance, the whistleblower alleged Pastor John Jones "unlawfully and without donor authorization altered the original donor slip" to state the benefactor gave the money to the church for the pastors' "Worship Suite."
4 minute read

National Law Journal

'If I Can't Do My Job, I'll Quit': Coronavirus Inspector General Pledges Independence

Brian Miller spoke on Thursday with Neil Barofsky, a partner at Jenner & Block who previously served as the special inspector general overseeing the multibillion-dollar bank bailout following the financial crisis.
6 minute read

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