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Virginia’s New Whistleblower Law Increases Protections for Whistleblowers
On April 11th, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia signed House Bill 798 into law. The act strengthens the whistleblower protections for Virginia workers, specifically in the realm of retaliation. HB 798, sponsored by Delegate Karrie Delaney, states that an...
The Wirecard Scandal and the Beauty of Anonymous Whistleblowing
Over the weekend, the growing scandal engulfing the German digital payment giant Wirecard reached the point of no return. In the Bavarian city of Aschheim near Munich, police searched Wirecard’s headquarters for evidence showing whether the DAX-listed company made misleading...
SEC Whistleblower Office Pays Largest Reward in Program History
The SEC (Securities Exchange Commission) announced a historic whistleblower award on June 4, 2020. A whistleblower who “provided detailed, firsthand observations of misconduct by a company” will receive “nearly $50 million” for their disclosure. The whistleblower provided accounts of misconduct...
Sen. Grassley Refuses to Consider Trump Nominees Without Explanation for Termination of Two Inspectors General
Oversight should have no political bias. That was the message sent yesterday by Republican Senator Chuck Grassley. He announced that he would delay the confirmation process of two Trump nominees until he receives a sufficient explanation for President Trump’s recent...
SEC Whistleblower Reports During the Coronavirus Outbreak Rise 35%
On May 12th, Steven Peikin, the co-head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), gave an online keynote address at the Securities Enhancement Forum West. During his speech, he gave insight into what whistleblowing looks like in the time of...
Whistleblower Who Exposed Corruption in Game Shows Dies at 93
Herbert Stempel, the whistleblower who exposed corruption in 1950s game shows, has passed at the age of 93. Stempel’s former wife, Ethel, informed The Associated Press on Sunday that he died in a New York nursing home on April 7....
DOJ Whistleblowers Set to Testify Before House Judiciary Committee
DOJ whistleblowers will give testimony in the coming weeks regarding misconduct and “unprecedented politicization” of the Department of Justice under Attorney General William Barr. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) announced a series of actions Congress will take against...
Hu Weifeng, Wuhan doctor who worked with whistleblower Li Wenliang, passes away
Earlier this week, South China Morning Post reported that Wuhan urologist Hu Weifeng passed away on June 2nd. His death marks the fifth doctor from Wuhan Central Hospital to pass away. In early April, photos of Hu Weifeng in the...
Grassley Begins Work on Bipartisan Legislation in Response to Trump’s Latest IG Firing
Last week, Sen. Charles Grassley said that he and a democratic colleague are working on legislation that would restrict who could be named acting inspector general. The announcement came a few days after President Trump fired State Department watchdog Steve...
Opinion: The Success of the CARES Act is Counting on this Critical Piece of Legislation
On March 27th, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) became law. It allocated $2 trillion in relief for private businesses, public health, and individuals in response to the escalating coronavirus pandemic. Our long experience with national emergencies...
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