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Whistleblowers Claim Retaliation for Exposing Abuses at Federal Prisons

The federal Bureau of Prisons is under fire for a new set of scandals, including allegations staff and a warden routinely sexually abused inmates at a women’s prison. Now, whistleblowers who exposed wrongdoing within the system say they’re being retaliated against for their role in bringing the scandals to light. Whistleblower retaliation at the Bureau Read More

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Louisiana State Police Trooper Files Wrongful Termination Suit After Acting as Whistleblower

Former Louisiana State Trooper Carl Cavalier formally appealed his termination from the department, a day after the State Police fired him in what he says was an act of wrongful termination. Case background Cavalier was the trooper who blew the whistle on LSP’s cover-up of the death of Ronald Greene in state police custody nearly Read More

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Be Aware of the Possible Drawbacks of Whistleblowing

There are quite a few potential incentives and advantages associated with becoming a whistleblower, not the least of which is the potential to earn some significant financial compensation. But as you make your decision it is important that you take the time to consider what you’re getting into and the possible drawbacks that could exist Read More

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The Incentives of Becoming a Whistleblower

If you become aware of wrongdoing within your company or organization it can be an understandably difficult or uncomfortable decision to blow the whistle. But if you do decide to become a whistleblower, it may well become very worth your while. In addition to the legal protections whistleblowers have available to them under federal law, Read More

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TriMark USA Will Pay $48.5 Million to Settle Whistleblower Case

TriMark USA, LLC recently agreed to a $48.5 million settlement in a whistleblower lawsuit, the largest single amount ever recorded in a False Claims Act case involving small business fraud. The previous record was a $37 million settlement paid out by Atlantic Driving Supply. The significant recovery was the result of the combined work of Read More

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New York Boosts its Whistleblower Protections

As of January 26, 2022, some new, enhanced whistleblower protections went into effect in the state of New York. The changes to the law were as follows: The state change the definition of an “employee” in Labor Law 740 to include former employees and independent contractors. The state extended the statute of limitations from one Read More

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Healthcare Employers Saw Rise in Whistleblower Claims During COVID-19 Pandemic

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic approximately two years ago there has been a steep increase in the number of whistleblower lawsuits filed against healthcare employers. With the significant rise in litigation, it has become more important than ever for employers in this field to make sure they are properly navigating COVID-related issues and Read More

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California Supreme Court Ruling Makes it More Difficult for Employers to Dismiss Whistleblower Retaliation Claims

A recent opinion from the California Supreme Court makes it more difficult for employers to avoid or dismiss claims of whistleblower retaliation. The ruling came in the case of Wallen Lawson v. PPG Architectural Finishes Inc. The court unanimously decided to apply more lenient standards of evidence when evaluating whistleblower retaliation claims under the state’s Read More

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