Shortcomings Still Exist in Texas Whistleblower Law
- posted: Jan. 28, 2016
- Whistleblower Litigation
In 1983, the Texas state legislature passed the Texas Whistleblower Act, a major step in protecting employees across nearly all industries throughout the state. However, more than 30 years later, Read More
Whistleblower Claim Arises from Food Safety Concerns at High School
- posted: Jan. 25, 2016
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation
A recent whistleblower lawsuit against the David Douglas School District near Portland, Oregon alleges that its high school was not engaging in proper food safety practices. The suit was filed Read More
A Roundup of Recent Important Whistleblower Cases
- posted: Jan. 21, 2016
- Whistleblower Litigation
Are you trying stay up-to-date with the latest cases and happenings in the field of whistleblower law? We have compiled a few important cases that might piqué your interest: Whistleblowers split Read More
Employees May Not Have to Keep Investigations Confidential After All
- posted: Jan. 18, 2016
- Whistleblower Litigation
In many situations, businesses and organizations understandably want to keep a lid on the details of their internal investigations until the facts surrounding a case have been officially confirmed. There’s Read More
DC Circuit Court Declines to Override Attorney-Client Privilege
- posted: Jan. 14, 2016
- Whistleblower Litigation
On August 11, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued an opinion in the case of United States ex rel. Barko v. Haliburton et al. Read More
SEC Brings First-Ever Enforcement Action Regarding Employee Confidentiality Agreements
- posted: Jan. 11, 2016
- Employee Rights
In April, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) initiated the very first enforcement action regarding employee confidentiality agreements against KBR, Inc., a technology and engineering company based in Houston, Texas. Read More
When Do Reports Not Constitute Whistleblower Actions?
- posted: Jan. 07, 2016
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation
Not all reports of internal wrongdoing are technically considered whistleblower actions. In 2013, the First Circuit Court established an important “job duties” exception related to the Maine Whistleblowers Protection Act. Read More
SEC Offers More Guidance on How to Interpret Whistleblower Rules
- posted: Jan. 04, 2016
- Employee Rights
In early August, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued some clarification on rules regarding internal whistleblower reporting. According to the agency, whistleblowers are to be protected under the Dodd-Frank Read More