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August 21, 2025

What types of misconduct are covered by SOX whistleblower protections?

SOX protects employees who report conduct they reasonably believe constitutes fraud against shareholders, securities violations, mail or wire fraud, bank fraud, or violations of SEC rules and regulations.

September 22, 2026

False Claims Act, FCA Qui Tam, Whistleblowers

How SEC Whistleblower Awards Work and Who Can Qualify

Whistleblowing often starts with uncertainty. First, an individual may notice something: numbers not lining up, investor disclosures that hide the full story,…

September 21, 2026

Employment

What the New EEOC National Enforcement Plan Means for Workers

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) issued a National Enforcement Plan in June 2026 which explains the agency’s new priorities…

September 11, 2026

FCA Qui Tam

New Customs Enforcement Order Signals Greater Risks for Importers, Manufacturers, and Government Contractors

The White House issued Executive Order 14411 (“Executive Order” or “Order”) titled "Strengthening Customs Enforcement" on June 3, 2026, which directs federal…

September 10, 2026

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

South Carolina PPP Loan Fraud Settlements Show False Claims Act Enforcement Is Still Active

In a recent settlement, five South Carolina companies agreed to pay a combined $7.9 million to resolve allegations that they violated the…

September 02, 2026

Employment, Misclassification

Are Staffing Agencies Misclassifying Healthcare Workers?

Worker misclassification is a growing issue facing healthcare professionals. In 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division identified violations,…

August 28, 2026

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

The State of the World’s Whistleblower Laws, Protections, and Rewards

In 2003, the United Nations adopted the Convention Against Corruption (“UNCAC”). Signed by 140 nations and formally ratified, accepted, approved, or acceded…

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