Critics of whistleblower award laws commonly claim that whistleblower awards will lead to frivolous and speculative complaints aimed at damaging the reputation of individuals or companies. However, a close look at the data...more
The Busywork of Preparing for College - Whether it’s your first, middle, or last child, sending a child off to college remains difficult for parents. They don’t call it “empty nest syndrome” for nothing. Let’s face it,...more
Students love ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI). And why not? You pose a question in the chatbot and boom, you get an immediate answer. For those who struggle to write and organize their thoughts,...more
TITLE IX IN MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS - Many years ago, we wrote an article explaining that hospitals can investigate and adjudicate Title IX matters just like educational institutions. Just this past May 2023, the Cleveland...more
Join us for an eye-opening webinar, "Debunking Digital Deceptions: The Truth Behind Election Claims and the Fight for Integrity", where we delve into the riveting journey of Bob Zeidman, a pioneer in software forensics....more
In a world where trust is a cornerstone of society, being falsely accused of a crime can be a devastating and life-altering experience. The weight of an unjust accusation can lead to emotional turmoil, damaged relationships,...more
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to unite and support victims and survivors of abuse. New Jersey has one of the strongest Domestic Violence laws in the United States. It offers victims of domestic violence...more
Here is what we cover in this issue of The Employment Law Reporter: •A federal court in New York has ruled that all five causes of action in an employment discrimination lawsuit brought by a former employee of the New York...more
Domestic violence allegations are very serious, and the state of Colorado takes these seriously as well. When an individual accuses another of domestic violence, not only are they making a serious allegation, they could place...more
For the most part, the First Amendment guarantees free speech. But when that speech is false and aimed at inflicting economic harm, it can lead to real liability....more
We sue educational institutions when our clients have been wrongfully expelled or suspended for violating a college’s Title IX sexual misconduct policy. When we file these federal lawsuits, we do not file under our client’s...more
Report on Medicare Compliance 29, no. 18 (May 11, 2020) - The HHS Office for Civil Rights has posted guidance reminding providers that “the COVID-19 public health emergency does not alter the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s existing...more
Report on Patient Privacy 20, no 5. (May 2020) - Ambry Genetics, based in Aliso Viejo, California, has reported a data breach involving nearly 233,000 people. In its statement, the company said it identified “unauthorized...more
Report on Medicare Compliance 29, no. 5 (February 10, 2020) - David Laufer, the former chief of the Prosthetics and Orthotics Department at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, was charged...more
Report on Patient Privacy 20, no. 2 (February 2020) - A ruling from Georgia’s highest state court could set a precedent that determines recourse for victims of cyberattacks. The Georgia Supreme Court ruled in late December...more
Accusations, particularly of sexual harassment, are the news of the day. But a business can face a wide range of accusations any given day, such as the customer who “slips” in the parking lot, or another business which claims...more
This summer, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which hears appeals from North Carolina federal courts, issued an opinion that has employers taking note. In Villa v. CavaMezze Grill, LLC, the court...more
Is it defamatory to falsely accuse someone of infringing intellectual property? Last month, the California Court of Appeal, in FilmOn.com v. DoubleVerify, Inc., affirmed the dismissal of a defamation action in which the...more
BuzzFeed, the popular independent digital media company, was hit with an $11 million defamation suit in January 2016 by journalist Michael Leidig and Central European News (“CEN”). Leidig and CEN are demanding more than...more
Sometimes in custody disputes, one parent attempts to get a leg up in the custody case by bad-mouthing the other parent to the children. Additionally, in more extreme cases, a parent in a litigation may even try to persuade a...more
In early April, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) began rolling out new whistleblower rules, with which financial organisations will be required to comply. These rules have...more
With whistleblower lawsuits on the rise, what options do companies have when faced with a whistleblower of their own. Can a company turn the table on a whistleblower who wrongfully accuses the company of bad acts? ...more