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Are cybersecurity whistleblowers protected against retaliation?

Are cybersecurity whistleblowers protected against retaliation?

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) will often protect cybersecurity professionals who work directly for…

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How do I choose the best whistleblower attorney?

  Choosing the Best Whistleblower Attorney for Your Whistleblower Reward or Whistleblower Retaliation Claim There…

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Can tax whistleblowers remain anonymous?

  Tax Whistleblower Anonymity - IRS Whistleblower Program The IRS Whistleblower Program does not expressly authorize…

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What is the purpose of the False Claims Act whistleblower protection provision?

  False Claims Act Whistleblower Protection The whistleblower protection provision of the False Claims Act…

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What is materiality under the False Claims Act?

The False Claims Act (FCA) defines “material” as “having a natural tendency to influence, or…

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What is “Scienter” Under the False Claims Act?

Scienter Under the False Claims Act Does Not Require Proof of Specific Intent An ordinary breach…

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Why does the Dodd-Frank Act protect whistleblowers?

  Like Sarbanes-Oxley, DFA was passed in the wake of a financial scandal—the subprime mortgage…

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Does the False Claims Act Prohibit Bid Rigging?

  Bid rigging can violate the False Claims Act (FCA) under a fraudulent inducement theory.  In…

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What types of false claims are prohibited by the False Claims Act?

  False Claims Prohibited by the False Claims Act The False Claims Act permits whistleblowers,…

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How can a whistleblower prove retaliation?

Circumstantial Evidence Proving Retaliation Circumstantial evidence of retaliation includes: temporal proximity; indications of pretext; inconsistent…

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Can I sue an individual under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act?

  Individual Liability Under SOX Whistleblower Protection Law Yes, a whistleblower can bring a SOX…

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Must a NDAA Whistleblower Retaliation Plaintiff Prove a Subjective Belief of a Violation?

  Protected Whistleblowing Under NDAA Whistleblower Law The whistleblower protection provisions of the NDAA protect…

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