Fourth Circuit says “de novo” means “de novo” for SOX whistleblowers
I am pleased to report a favorable decision today from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. In...
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Israel arrests Mordechi Vanunu, again
On Monday, Israeli authorities arrested famed nuclear whistleblower Mordechi Vanunu on a charge that he met with a foreigner in...
Jury verdicts up this year in employment cases
Mark Toth's management-side blog, Manpower Employment Blawg, reports on findings from Jury Verdict Research. Jury verdicts in employment cases are...
EEOC announces proposed federal sector rules and invites comments
The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued proposed amendments to its rules for handling complaints by federal employees. ...
Maine judge issues a fine order for attorney fees
Last week, Justice Joyce A. Wheeler of Maine's Androscoggin Superior Court issued an excellent decision awarding attorney fees in Maine...
Liberian president issues executive order to protect whistleblowers
The African Press Agency reports that President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has issued an Executive Order to protect anyone who discloses...
Franken Amendment passes both houses of Congress
Sen. Al Franken's amendment to bar use of mandatory arbitration agreements by defense contractors has now passed both houses of...
University of Phoenix settles whistleblowers’ fraud claim
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a settlement with the University of Phoenix over its abuses in student recruitment. ...
USDOT IG honors Metro bridge safety whistleblower
U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General Calvin Scovel III issued a letter of commendation to Steve T. Mackey, a former...
IRS rule to clarify taxation of personal injury compensation
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is now considering a proposed regulation that would expand the types of personal injury compensations...
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