Panel divided over applicability of anti-retaliation protections District court’s pre-trial evidentiary rulings affirmed A federal appeals court directed a Washington state district judge to re...

General reports and findings, and analyzes their potential implications. This installment discusses a recent OIG memorandum identifying a serious gap in the protections afforded to U. S. Department...

NEW LONDON, CT – Five enlisted Coast Guard whistleblowers gave emotional testimony at a field hearing of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations at Connecticut College on Thursday in an event...

In its order detailing the award, the CFTC said the whistleblower tip was “critical” in causing it to open an investigation, which ultimately led to the enforcement action, based in part on the co...

As of Friday, the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) will have the authority to order employers to pay back wages, liquidated damages, and interest to workers affected by labor law violations. Prior...

On July 15, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1870, which mandates that employers include information in their notices about an injured employee’s right to consult with a licensed attorn...

Arbitration agreement enforcement continues to take up California court space. Recently, a wave of cases highlights for the restaurant and food service industry and other employers the importance ...

As foreshadowed by Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco during the ABA White Collar Crime conference last March,[1] on August 1, 2024. the Department of Justice’s (DOJ or Department) Criminal Divi...