New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Richard Strassberg and William Harrington | February 22, 2018
In their Federal Civil Enforcement column, Richard Strassberg and William Harrington write: The DOJ's mixed messages on False Claims Act enforcement, reflect tension in the government ranks over proper deterrence and over-deterrence. This creates defense opportunities for companies and their lawyers caught in civil investigations.
By C. Ryan Barber | February 22, 2018
“They've been encouraging people to report internally. Now they have to think twice about that because they're essentially encouraging people to report internally and go into harm's way.”
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Tracey E. Diamond | February 21, 2018
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.
By Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle | February 21, 2018
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.
By The Legal Intelligencer | February 20, 2018
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.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Sid Steinberg | February 16, 2018
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.
Corporate Counsel | Expert Opinion
By Benson Pope and Jeanine Conley | February 13, 2018
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.
The Legal Intelligencer | News
By Lizzy McLellan | February 12, 2018
Joe Khan said his campaign for Philadelphia district attorney inspired his lateral move.
By Charles Toutant | February 8, 2018
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.
By C. Ryan Barber | February 5, 2018
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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