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The Legal Intelligencer

Liability at the Stroke of a Computer Key: Cyberattackers Take Aim at Employees

The Equifax incident was a game changer due to the volume and sensitivity of the consumer information that was stolen, including names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, addresses and, in some instances, driver's license numbers.
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National Law Journal

Justices Embrace Narrow View of Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Protections

The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday narrowed the scope of whistleblower protection under the Dodd-Frank Act, ruling unanimously that employees must first report alleged securities violations to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Corporate Governance

In The Legal's Corporate Governance supplement, read about how to reduce data risks, counseling independent directors and the new rules for setting board compensation.
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The Legal Intelligencer

False Claims Act Case Addresses Causation Discrimination Cases

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit's recent decision in DiFiore v. CSL Behring, 879 F.3d 71 (3d Cir. 2018) is instructive, not just for FCA claims, but for a lengthy discussion of the causation standards under Title VII, the Age Discrimination Employment Act and Family and Medical Leave Act. The case also addresses the standard for successfully stating a claim of constructive discharge.
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Corporate Counsel

How to Spot a Whistleblower and Prevent Retaliation: 10 Tips

Each year, employers face increased risk of retaliation claims from self-styled “whistleblowers.” These individuals may file lawsuits using a variety of federal laws, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as similar state laws.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-Prosecutor Switches Firms to Focus on Opioid Epidemic

Joe Khan said his campaign for Philadelphia district attorney inspired his lateral move.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Appeals Court Gives State Bigger Tax Bite of Whistleblower Awards

A whistleblower who was awarded $1.2 million in a False Claims Act suit must pay state taxes on the entire amount of the award, even if the amount paid in legal fees and portions of the proceeds were shared with other relators, a New Jersey appeals court ruled Thursday.
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National Law Journal

Wells Fargo's Moving to Resolve Another 'Phantom Accounts' Whistleblower Case

Wells Fargo & Co. was negotiating a settlement as recently as last month with Laura Worzella, a former senior vice president in charge of Wells Fargo's operations in the Denver area. Worzella claimed she was unlawfully fired in retaliation for refusing to accept the bank's widespread practice of opening accounts without customer consent. Federal investigators dismissed her complaint.
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Daily Business Review

Call to Ax Weakest Whistleblower Cases Seen as Scaring Away Some Relators

Whistleblower attorneys wonder about the chances of winning lawsuits after a Department of Justice memo highlights the government's right to dismiss False Claims Act cases when it declines to participate.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Call to Ax Weakest Whistleblower Cases Seen as Scaring Away Some Relators

The chances of winning a whistleblower suit against the U.S. government are expected to become slimmer, thanks to a recent Department of Justice memo highlighting the government's right to dismiss False Claims Act cases when it declines to participate.
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