SEC Alleges Founder of Tax Software Company Committed Fraud Against Investors
- posted: Jan. 22, 2026
- Securities Fraud
Social media and other nontraditional methods of reaching people have become so influential that many Americans make significant decisions based on what they see online. This includes choices on how Read More
Companies Starting to Fire Workers Who Refuse to Use AI Tools
- posted: Jan. 18, 2026
- Workplace Technology
No one can deny that artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces in a wide range of industries. Small and large companies alike are attempting to use AI in order to increase Read More
Court Allows FMLA Claim Against FedEx to Continue
- posted: Jan. 14, 2026
- Employee Leave Rights
Employees have numerous rights under state and federal laws. Some of these rights can be enormously important in certain circumstances. When a loved one is going through a health crisis, Read More
Court of Appeals Says Company Statement Promoting DEI Not Evidence of Discriminatory Hiring
- posted: Jan. 10, 2026
- Employment Discrimination
There are some workplaces where messaging related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is prevalent. It is natural that a person who does not fall into one of the groups Read More
Former Google Director Says His Career Path Was Blocked Because He Is White
- posted: Jan. 06, 2026
- Employment Discrimination
Increased focus on so-called “reverse discrimination” has led to a number of complaints from White employees who say they’ve lost out on career opportunities because of their race. In many Read More
Chicken Restaurant Chain Settles Sexual Harassment Case Involving Young Female Workers
- posted: Jan. 02, 2026
- Workplace Sexual Harassment
Fast-food establishments and other high-volume restaurants often rely heavily on young workers. These jobs can provide valuable experience and spending money to teenagers with little or no work history. Unfortunately, Read More
Government Audit Indicates Millions in Overpayments for Skilled Nursing Services
- posted: Dec. 29, 2025
- Healthcare Fraud
Skilled nursing facilities provide temporary care for people who need close medical attention following a serious injury or illness. Eligible Medicare recipients can receive coverage for their time in a Read More
Founder of Cryptocurrency Firm Accused of Money Laundering
- posted: Dec. 25, 2025
- Financial Fraud Whistleblower Claims
Many people are attracted to cryptocurrency and other digital assets because markets move fast and transactions are not subject to the regulations associated with other types of investments. Deals often Read More
SEC Whistleblower Awards Drop as Regulators Tighten Review of Fraud Claims
- posted: Dec. 21, 2025
- SEC Whistleblower
Financial misconduct can take a heavy toll on innocent parties. It also can be very hard to detect. Not surprisingly, the Securities and Exchange Commission has a whistleblower program that Read More
Study Shows Massive Benefit to Government from Medicare Whistleblower Payouts
- posted: Dec. 17, 2025
- Whistleblower
Actions brought by private whistleblowers, sometimes referred as qui tam litigation, have been valuable in the effort to fight fraud against the government. Under the False Claims Act, individuals who recognize instances Read More
Court Says Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act Applies When Alleged Incident Does Not Occur at Work
- posted: Dec. 13, 2025
- Employment Law
When the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (EFAA) became law in 2022, advocates for employee rights praised the measure as a chance for victims of Read More
Major Shifts in EEOC Enforcement Expected to Continue in the New Year
- posted: Dec. 09, 2025
- Employment Discrimination
The start of the second Trump Administration in January 2025 touched off numerous changes in how the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) operates. Now, as 2026 approaches, employment law experts Read More
Retaliation Against Workplace Whistleblowers Takes Many Forms
- posted: Dec. 05, 2025
- Whistleblower Retaliation
Laws at the federal and state levels prohibit retaliation against employees who report fraud, safety violations, discrimination or other unlawful practices. Even so, enforcing your rights after you’ve noted a Read More
EEOC Reportedly Dropping Disparate Impact Cases
- posted: Dec. 01, 2025
- Employment Law
Cases where prospective, current or former employees can show that they were the victims of discriminatory intent present fairly straightforward legal issues. However, there are other types of discrimination claims Read More
Understanding Intermittent Leave Issues Under FMLA
- posted: Nov. 27, 2025
- Employment Law
It’s common to associate absences authorized by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) with specific health conditions that last for a certain period of time and then are resolved Read More
DOJ Memo Addresses Effect of Anti-DEI Measures on Title IX Enforcement
- posted: Nov. 23, 2025
- Education Law
Over the past few presidential administrations, enforcement of Title IX rules has shifted drastically. Procedural rules instituted during President Trump’s first term were revised during the Biden administration, and now Read More