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Whistleblower Retaliation: What Legal Protections Exist?

Whistleblowers play a critical role in uncovering corporate and government fraud; however, many potential whistleblowers fear retaliation from their current or former employer. This article outlines the legal protections that are afforded to whistleblowers to prevent retaliation and encourage them to come forward. What Constitutes Retaliation Under Whistleblower and Employment Law? Retaliation, in the context of whistleblower and employment law, occurs when an employer fires a whistleblower or takes any adverse action after they blow the whistle on prohibited conduct. Adverse action includes but is not limited to:  Firing or laying off Demoting Denying overtime or promotion Disciplining Denying benefits Failing to hire or rehire Intimidation or harassment Making threats Reassignment to a less…

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California Gig Worker Misclassification Back in Spotlight With New Legislation

[embed]https://youtu.be/Gg9iwJFtK3Q[/embed] What does the new legislation propose, and how does it affect California gig worker misclassification debates under AB5 and Prop 22? California’s Assembly Bill (AB) 1340 and Senate Bill (SB) 371 together are a monumental legislative package that strengthens the labor protections of gig workers. The bills operate within the framework established by Proposition 22, which, passed in 2020, classifies rideshare drivers as independent contractors. This designation precludes them from protections granted to employees, most notably, the right to organize. Supported by both labor unions and rideshare companies, the new legislation aims to grant drivers new protections while largely…

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HHS Inspector General Exposes $11.5 Million Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme

On September 19, 2025, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that Robert Desselle, a healthcare marketer from Sarasota, FL, was convicted on charges of fraudulently billing $11.5 million in false claims to Medicare. As part of the sentencing, Desselle was sentenced to 57 months in prison and ordered to pay $4.5 million in restitution and forfeit the $2.1 million of his own personal proceeds. The scheme was exposed as part of an…

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The Evolution of Whistleblower Lawsuits in PPP Loan Fraud

What is PPP Loan Fraud? In the heat of the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, more widely known as the CARES Act, to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the pandemic. The Act established the $953 billion Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) to allow afflicted entities to apply for low-interest private loans to cover payroll, rent, and additional costs. An approved PPP loan provided the…

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Smoking Surcharges Under Fire: ERISA Compliance Risks in Wellness Programs

A recent Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) case has placed employer wellness program surcharges under scrutiny, alleging that penalties imposed on health plans for employees using tobacco products violate federal benefits laws. The decision highlights growing wellness program compliance risks under ERISA for employers that use financial incentives or penalties tied to employee health habits. What are Surcharges, and How do Employers Use Them? Smoking and Wellness Surcharges in Health Plans A tobacco surcharge is an extra fee on health insurance premiums for employees using…

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Semler Scientific and Cipria Pay $37 Million to Resolve Medical Device Fraud Allegations

Semler Scientific and Bard Peripheral Vascular Pay $37 Million to Resolve Medical Device Fraud Allegations Semler Scientific Inc. (“Semler Scientific”) and Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. (“Bard Inc.”) have agreed to pay nearly $37 million to settle allegations that they violated the False Claims Act (“FCA”) by promoting medical devices that were not eligible for Medicare reimbursement as if they met coverage and billing requirements. The case highlights how whistleblowers continue…

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A $60 Billion Problem: Annual Medicare Losses Due to Fraud and Abuse

According to the Senior Medicare Patrol, Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion every year to fraud, errors, and abuse. From telehealth billing scams to genetic testing fraud, DME schemes to PBM misconduct, and other unlawful schemes, Medicare fraud is a serious—and seriously expensive—issue that affects all taxpayers. The scale of this waste highlights the critical role of the False Claims Act and whistleblowers in protecting the integrity of federal programs…

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Nvidia Antitrust Violation Finding in China Signals Rising Global Enforcement Risks

On September 15, 2025, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued a preliminary finding that NVIDIA, one of the world’s largest technology companies, violated China’s Anti-Monopoly Law of 2008 (AML) in relation to its $6.9 billion acquisition of Mellanox Technologies (Mellanox) in 2020. SAMR had previously approved that transaction, imposing behavioral conditions to prevent NVIDIA from using Mellanox’s high-performance networking products, namely InfiniBand technology, to foreclose competition with Chinese…

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Top M&A Deals of Q3 2025

Heading into fiscal year 2025, many analysts predicted that a new, business-friendly administration would usher in a dramatic rise in corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A). In reality, economic uncertainty surrounding interest rates, slashes to federal subsidies, unpredictable trade and tariff policy, and recent crackdowns on skilled H1B immigration has resulted in M&A deals being down 9% year-over-year for the first half of 2025.  Despite this reduction in volume, average deal…

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Volvo C40 Safety Issues Under Investigation: 2024-2025 Models Report Serious Defects

Miller Shah LLP is actively investigating serious Volvo C40 safety issues in 2024 and 2025 models, including reports of defective digital displays and sudden rear braking. The firm is drawing on its history of successful automotive defect cases to review potential claims for owners and lessees. What’s Wrong with the 2024-2025 Volvo C40? The 2024 and 2025 models of the Volvo C40 are reported to have serious safety issues that…

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