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September 10, 2025

Whistleblowers, Misclassification

Top 5 Signs that You are a Misclassified Telehealth Contractor

The global telehealth is valued at over $83 billion in 2023 with an expected annual compounding growth rate of 24 percent through 2030, making it one of the largest and fastest growing technology industries in the world. However, with rapid growth comes the possibility of predatory and exploitative business practices. Many telehealth physicians, therapists, and nurse practitioners are classified as independent contractors—but under federal and state law, they may legally…

September 10, 2025

Wage and Hour

Banquet Servers Sue Gaylord Rockies Resort and Marriott Over Alleged Wage and Hour Violations

On August 1, 2025, three long-term banquet servers raised a wage-and-hour lawsuit against Aurora Convention Center Hotel Lessee LLC, a member of Marriott Hotel Services LLC doing business as Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center (“Gaylord”), after Gaylord refused to provide hundreds of banquet servers with their required rest breaks, leading to unpaid overtime. As detailed in their complaint, Kimeka Williamson, Rowean Brennan, and Ivan Williamson stated that Gaylord violated…

September 09, 2025

Intellectual Property

Top 10 Missteps That Lead to Copyright Infringement for Screenwriters—and How a Lawyer Can Help

The 10 Missteps Screenwriters Must Avoid 1. Submitting Scripts Without Legal Protection A common first step for many screenwriters after they have completed their scripts is to send their work to studios, producers, or competitions. However, without proper early protection, screenwriters can be vulnerable to irreversible risks. Proving ownership or handling infringement claims can be personally and financially burdensome. Moreover, unsolicited scripts, especially those that are not properly protected, often…

September 08, 2025

Intellectual Property

Understanding Substantial Similarity: How Does it Impact Your Copyright Infringement Claim?

One of the most important bars that a potential copyright infringement lawsuit must overcome to be considered by a court is the test of substantial similarity. Substantial similarity is the level of resemblance at which an alleged infringement becomes valid, and the appropriated work in question is deemed to be derivative of a plaintiff’s copyright-protected material. It is often a requirement of substantial similarity that two works share unique and…

September 02, 2025

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

$36M COVID Fraud Case Shows How Tax Preparers Can Trigger FCA Liability

On July 21, 2025, Farooq Khan was sentenced to 42 months in prison for participating in a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $3.6 million in minor business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program implemented by the Small Business Administration (SBA). Khan owned and managed Hannan Tax Services, a tax preparation company based in Chicago.…

August 28, 2025

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

Billions Recovered Through the IRS Whistleblower Program

Whistleblowers and the IRS Whistleblower Program have been vital in promoting fairness and accountability within the nation’s tax administration. As of June 2025, the IRS has paid over $1.3 billion awards based on the successful collection of $7.5 billion in restitution from noncompliant taxpayers, since issuing its first award in 2007. In Fiscal Year 2024, the IRS paid awards totaling $123.5 million based on whistleblower information on tax and other…

August 25, 2025

discrimination

Court Revives Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Against Clariant After Clerk’s Firing

Dawn Hayes worked in an all-male factory as a logistics clerk for Clarient Plastics & Coatings USA Inc until 2018, when she was fired. Management fired Hayes during a company-wide reduction, explaining that she possessed fewer skills than her male coworkers. Hayes disagreed and filed suit, claiming that she was fired not because of her abilities, but because she is a woman. 6th Circuit Ruling on Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Initially,…

August 21, 2025

ERISA

Nokia Hit with $100M 401(k) Lawsuit Over Alleged ERISA Violation

On July 18, 2025, two former employees (“Plaintiffs”) of Nokia of America Corporation (“Nokia” or the “Company”) filed a class action lawsuit against the Company, as well as Nokia’s Administrative Oversight Committee, Pension & Benefit Investment Committee, Employee Benefits Committee, and the Nokia Investment Management Corporation (“NIMCO”) in New Jersey federal court. The suit alleges that Nokia mismanaged the Nokia Savings/401(K) Plan (the “Plan”) by investing in at least two…

August 20, 2025

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

What Is Medical Upcoding? How Inflated Billing Can Trigger False Claims Act Liability

Medical upcoding is a form of healthcare fraud that involves billing for more expensive services than were actually provided. This practice can expose providers to liability under the False Claims Act (FCA) and has been the focus of numerous DOJ enforcement actions. Miller Shah LLP is familiar with billing fraud as they have extensive experience in litigating healthcare fraud cases. What is Medical Upcoding? Medical upcoding refers to fraudulent billing…

August 14, 2025

Whistleblowers, FCA Qui Tam

OSHA Self-Audit Programs That Can Lead to Whistleblower Claims

OSHA launches new self-audit initiatives to strengthen compliance with federal labor laws. On July 24, 2024, OSHA issued a press release detailing several new programs intended to help employers comply with federal labor laws. The programs focus on strengthening self-audits, in an effort to not only bolster compliance, but also protect workers and reduce the chance of costly and lengthy litigation or investigation. Although these programs span several industries, OSHA…

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