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Whistleblower Retaliation Verdicts and Settlements Under Federal and State Whistleblower Protection Laws

Whistleblower Retaliation Verdicts and Settlements

1 year ago
How does the False Claims Act protect whistleblowers against retaliation?

How does the False Claims Act protect whistleblowers against retaliation?

False Claims Act Qui Tam Whistleblower Protection The FCA protects: “lawful acts . . .…

2 years ago

Can an SEC whistleblower obtain an award from a payment made under a DOJ deferred prosecution agreement or non-prosecution agreement?

Awards Paid from a Deferred Prosecution Agreement or Non-Prosecution Agreement  In September 2020, the SEC revised…

2 years ago

Are CFTC whistleblowers protected against retaliation?

Collapse Yes, Section 23(h)(1) of the Commodity Exchange Act prohibits retaliation by a covered employer…

3 years ago

Which whistleblower protection laws employ the contributing factor causation standard?

  The “contributing factor” causation standard is favorable for whistleblowers.  The words “a contributing factor”…

3 years ago

How to “Perfect” an SEC Whistleblower Tip to Qualify for an SEC Whistleblower Award

How to “Perfect” an SEC Whistleblower Tip to Qualify for an SEC Whistleblower Award The…

3 years ago

Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Rewards and Protection Law

Collapse Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Lawyers We represent whistleblowers disclosing money laundering and violations of US…

3 years ago

Does a retaliatory investigation of a whistleblower violate whistleblower retaliation laws?

  Retaliatory Investigations Against Whistleblowers Under certain whistleblower protection laws, a retaliatory investigation can be…

3 years ago

Are disclosures or complaints about the books and records provisions of the FCPA protected under SOX?

FCPA Whistleblower Protection Yes – some disclosures or complaints about the books and records provisions…

4 years ago

Are disclosures or complaints about internal controls protected under the SOX whistleblower law?

Internal Controls Whistleblowing Yes – disclosures about internal controls over financial reporting are protected under…

4 years ago

What is the Virginia whistleblower retaliation law?

Effective July 1, 2020, Virginia's whistleblower retaliation law affords broad protections to employees disclosing violations of…

4 years ago

How can an employee recover unpaid commissions in Virginia?

Recent amendments to the Virginia Wage Payment Act give a plaintiff the right to sue…

4 years ago