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New York Law Journal

DFS Whistleblower Guidance: Advice and a Warning Shot

In this Employment Issues column, Philip M. Berkowitz and Margaret Watson write: At the end of the day, again, the Guidance is sound. But it is issued on facts that demonstrate that what are suggestions today may turn into minimum requirements tomorrow. The warning shot has been fired, and employers, whether in financial services or otherwise, would do well to review and conform policies in this area.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Is the IRS Whistleblower Program Finally Reaching Its Potential?

In this Tax Litigation issues column, Jeremy H. Temkin discusses the Internal Revenue Service's Whistleblower Program (which gives financial incentives to people who provide information about others who cheat on their taxes), addresses complaints about the program and describes how Congress helped relieve some issues. He writes that Congress should consider giving the IRS additional resources to enable it to investigate all worthwhile leads on a more timely basis, thereby enabling the Whistleblower Program to reach its full potential.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

With Increased Scrutiny, NJ Cases Remind Employers to Review and Update Arbitration Agreements

Recent cases in New Jersey have emphasized that there are several requirements that employers must consider when drafting and enforcing arbitration agreements.
9 minute read

National Law Journal

DOJ Fraud Leader Tempers Defense Dreams of More Whistleblower Dismissals

“Dismissal will remain the exception, not the new rule," said Michael Granston, director of the fraud section in the Justice Department's civil division.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Broward Sheriff's Office Settles Whistleblower Lawsuit With Deputy

Fort Lauderdale litigator Tonja Haddad Coleman represented Broward deputy Jeffrey Kogan in his suit against the Sheriff's Office. The complaint, which was filed in 2013, alleged the agency retaliated against Kogan for participating in an investigation against a Fort Lauderdale police officer.
4 minute read

Litigation Daily

9th Circuit Upholds Much of Former Bio-Rad GC's $11M Whistleblower Verdict

In a mixed ruling, the Ninth Circuit found a problem with the jury instructions in former Bio-Rad general counsel Sanford Wadler's whistleblower trial. The court, however, upheld Wadler's win on California public policy grounds, leaving in place $5 million in punitive damages and $2.96 million in compensatory damages.
4 minute read

The Recorder

9th Circuit Upholds Big Chunk of Former Bio-Rad GC's $11M Whistleblower Verdict

In a mixed ruling, the Ninth Circuit found a problem with the jury instructions in former Bio-Rad general counsel Sanford Wadler's whistleblower trial. The court, however, upheld Wadler's win on California public policy grounds, leaving in place $5 million in punitive damages and $2.96 million in compensatory damages.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Lawyers Get Big Bite of $236M Settlement Over Orthodontic Work Coverage

The settlement agreement called for “the Conduent defendants” to pay the state a total of nearly $236 million. That includes more than $212 million for reimbursement and almost $24 million for attorneys' fees, costs and legal expenses.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Nominations Period for National Law Journal's Elite Trial Lawyer Awards Now Open

The National Law Journal is now accepting submissions for its prestigious Elite Trial Lawyers awards, which honor the best work being done on behalf of plaintiffs.
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The Recorder

Nominations Period for National Law Journal's Elite Trial Lawyer Awards Now Open

The National Law Journal is now accepting submissions for its prestigious Elite Trial Lawyers awards, which honor the best work being done on behalf of plaintiffs.
1 minute read

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