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SEC Draft Strategic Plan Affirms the Importance of the SEC’s Whistleblower Reward Program

Yesterday the SEC published for public comment its Draft Strategic Plan, which outlines the agency’s strategic goals. In discussing the goal of promptly detecting and … Continued

Decision in False Claims Act Whistleblower Retaliation Case Highlights Broad Scope of False Claims Act Protected Conduct

A recent decision denying a motion for summary judgment in a False Claims Act retaliation case highlights the broad and robust whistleblower protection afforded to employees … Continued

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Robust Whistleblower Protections Essential for Civil Servants to Function as the Real Fourth Estate

In a January 20, 2014 column in FedSmith titled The Real Fourth Estate, Jerry Fox asserts that career civil servants are the real fourth estate. … Continued

Eighth Circuit Rules that Whistleblower’s Testimony Alone Suffices to Prove Emotional Distress Damages

On January 16, 2014, the Eight Circuit issued a decision in Maverick Transportation v. U.S. Department of Labor that will be very helpful to whistleblowers seeking … Continued

Law360 Quotes Whistleblower Attorney Jason Zuckerman About Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Protections

UPDATE: In Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers, the Supreme Court clarified the scope of the whistleblower protection provision of the Dodd-Frank Act. Click here to learn … Continued

Tragic Environmental Disaster in West Virginia Should Spur TSCA Reform, Including Stronger Whistleblower Protections

Three hundred thousand residents of Charleston, West Virginia are unable to use tap water because a chemical storage facility spilled 7,500 gallons of 4-methylcyclohexane methanol … Continued

DC Circuit Decision Highlights Procedural Complexity of Federal Employee Whistleblower Retaliation and Discrimination Claims

The DC Circuit’s recent decision in Schlottman v. Perez underscores the procedural complexity of federal sector employment litigation and the importance of meeting the short … Continued

Bridgegate Highlights the Importance of Setting the Right Tone at the Top

Until last week, Governor Christie was widely acclaimed for his leadership skills, and his image as a tough and resolute leader propelled him to the … Continued

Whistleblower Counsel Jason Zuckerman Speaks at Webinar About Representing State and Federal Whistleblowers

Whistleblower attorney Jason Zuckerman spoke at a CELA webinar titled “Whistle While You Work: What You Should Know About Representing State and Federal Whistleblowers.” The … Continued

Law360 Quotes Whistleblower Lawyer Jason Zuckerman About Chilling Effect of Saavedra Decision Criminalizing Whistleblowing

In an article titled Whistleblower Ruling May Make Workers Clam Up, Law360 quotes whistleblower attorney Jason Zuckerman about the potential impact of a State v. … Continued

SEC Obtains $5 Million Penalty for Accounting Scheme

Company Inflated Earrings by Underreporting Costs In a press release, the SEC announced a settlement with Diamond Foods and two former executives for violations of … Continued

OSHA Orders Relief for Truck Driver in STAA Whistleblower Retaliation Case

OSHA’s Whistleblower Protection Program is getting 2014 off to a great start, issuing an order on January 3, 2014 requiring a tucking company to … Continued