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TSA Whistleblower’s Disclosures Lead to Pair of Aviation Security Investigations

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security was ordered in late December to reexamine the precautions being taken against the potential for attacks on airplanes using chemicals and other threats after Read More

Finance of America Mortgage to Pay $14.5 Million to Settle FHA Fraud Whistleblower Lawsuit

The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that Finance of America Mortgage, LLC, has agreed to pay the federal government $14.5 million to settle a lawsuit involving mortgage fraud brought Read More

H-1B Whistleblower Brings Additional Evidence in Apple Visa Scam Case

A whistleblower who filed a lawsuit against Apple and Infosys on behalf of the federal government brought forth additional evidence supporting his claim that the companies conspired to bypass federal Read More

Employees of Public Companies Lying About Performance Could Potentially Earn Millions in Whistleblower Awards

Employees and managers of publicly traded companies could recover significant amounts of money if they have proof that executives are purposefully withholding negative or damaging information from shareholders to protect Read More

Pair of Companies Ordered to Pay More than $7 Million for Issues Related to Pet Food Ingredients

Two companies were ordered by a federal court to pay more than $7 million in fines after they introduced adulterated and misbranded pet food ingredients into products that were sold Read More

Federal Jury Awards Montana Man $2 Million in Lawsuit Against BNSF Railway

A federal jury recently awarded a Montana man more than $2.1 million in a wrongful termination lawsuit against BNSF Railway Co. The employee and plaintiff was Zachary Wooten of Columbia Falls, Read More

Facebook Ordered to Pay $69 Million in Attorney Fees in Shareholder Action

Facebook Inc. has agreed to pay nearly $69 million in attorneys’ fees in a mooted shareholder lawsuit over a scrapped plan that would have reclassified the company’s stock. The deal Read More

Department of Justice Claims Businesses May Discriminate Against Transgender Workers

The U.S. Department of Justice told the Supreme Court in October 2018 that businesses are allowed to discriminate against workers based on gender identity without violating federal law. In an appearance Read More

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