New Pregnancy and Nursing Laws Provide More Protection for New Parents
- posted: Oct. 12, 2023
- Employee Rights,  New Legislation
In December 2022, President Biden signed into law two important pieces of legislation: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Read More
Former Trulieve Cannabis Corp. Employee Claims He Was Fired for Taking FMLA Leave
- posted: Oct. 10, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation
Former Trulieve Cannabis Corp. employee James Catterall has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging that he was denied the opportunity to interview for a higher-paying position and subsequently fired Read More
Eli Lilly Subsidiary Settles Age Discrimination Suit for $2.4 Million
- posted: Oct. 05, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation
Eli Lilly & Co. subsidiary, Lilly USA LLC, has agreed to pay $2.4 million to settle an age discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The Read More
Iraq War Contractor Agrees to Settle FCA Allegations for $108.75 Million
- posted: Oct. 03, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
KBR Inc., a contractor involved in the Iraq War, has reached a settlement of $108.75 million to resolve False Claims Act (FCA) allegations. The settlement comes after more than 12 Read More
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Critical Whistleblower Protection Case
- posted: Sep. 28, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation,  Wrongful Termination
On May 1, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Murray v. UBS Securities LLC, a case that could have far-reaching implications for federal whistleblower protections. The court's decision will Read More
U.S. Appeals Court Rules on Landmark Title VII Sexual Harassment Case
- posted: Sep. 26, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation
In a recent ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit set a significant precedent in workplace sexual harassment cases. The court's decision in Sharp v. S&S Activewear Read More
Alaskan Telecommunications Company to Pay Over $40 Million for FCA Violations
- posted: Sep. 21, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that GCI Communications Corp. (GCI), a telecommunications company based in Anchorage, Alaska, has agreed to pay over $40 million to settle charges related Read More
SEC Settles Claim Against Video Service for Whistleblower Retaliation and Falsified Subscriber Counts
- posted: Sep. 19, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced in May that they had settled charges against Gaia, Inc., a Colorado-based company offering video subscription services in the wellness industry. The Read More
False Claims Act Case Exposes $487 Million Healthcare Fraud Scheme
- posted: Sep. 14, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
A False Claims Act (FCA) case recently exposed a massive fraud scheme perpetrated by Cameron-Ehlen Group, Inc. (doing business as Precision Lens), and its owner, Paul Ehlen. The defendants were Read More
DOJ Intervenes in Qui Tam Suit Against Iowa Cosmetic Surgeon
- posted: Sep. 12, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
The US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Iowa recently announced that they are pursuing a case against Adam Smith, M.D., also known as "Adam Bryant," for allegedly submitting Read More
Supreme Court Grants ‘Major Victory’ to Whistleblowers in False Claims Act Case
- posted: Sep. 07, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous decision in U.S. ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu Inc., which granted a “major victory” to whistleblowers reporting fraud against taxpayers. The decision Read More
Former Healthcare Executive Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Healthcare Fraud
- posted: Sep. 05, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation,  Fraud
A former healthcare executive pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud in U.S. District Court last month. Alfonzo Bailey was sentenced to 36 months in prison, three years of Read More
CFTC Whistleblower Office Is Seeking Tips About Carbon Markets Misconduct
- posted: Aug. 31, 2023
- Fraud
If you have information about fraud or manipulation in the carbon markets, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking any information available. The CFTC’s Whistleblower Office in the Division Read More
FTC Issues Warning Against Hindering Agency Investigations
- posted: Aug. 29, 2023
- Whistleblower Litigation
In June 2023, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Bureau of Competition issued a warning against enforcing any contract terms that can hinder its agency investigations. Certain contract terms like non-disclosure Read More
Mississippi Trucking Company Settles EEOC Gender Discrimination Claim
- posted: Aug. 24, 2023
- Employee Rights,  Whistleblower Litigation
A Mississippi trucking company has settled a claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for refusing to hire female applicants since 1986. The company will pay $490,000 and Read More
Supreme Court Lowers the Bar for Religious Accommodations Under Title VII
- posted: Aug. 22, 2023
- Employee Rights
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that “employers may not demonstrate that a proposed accommodation of an employee’s sincerely held religious belief or practice constitutes an undue hardship under Title Read More