On February 8, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) unanimously ruled in Murray v. UBS Securities, LLC that employers can violate whistleblower protection statutes without evidence establishing retaliatory...more
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On May 15, 2020, BakerHostetler published an alert warning that the COVID-19 crisis would undoubtedly lead to a new wave of whistleblower complaints. The alert explained that “[a]s the pandemic continues, … companies may seek...more
On April 16, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced a $27 million whistleblower award, its largest award of 2020 and the sixth-highest whistleblower award since the inception of its whistleblower...more
On April 23, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued clear guidance concerning the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), mandating borrowers must need the money or else they should pay it back. The guidance is...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is a roughly $2 trillion bill intended to provide emergency assistance and healthcare response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19...more
The Top 5 Issues for Navigating the Employment Relationship to Avoid and Defend Whistleblower Retaliation Complaints
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- Whistleblower 101: Law and Process
- Whistleblower and Compliance Policies: Prevention...more