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The State Of The World’s Whistleblower Laws, Protections, And Rewards
Whistleblower protection has evolved significantly since the UN Convention Against Corruption in 2003, yet the scope of protections and rewards varies dramatically across jurisdictions. From the robust reward systems in the United States and South Korea to the EU's protection-focused directive and emerging programs in Ghana, countries have taken vastly different approaches to encouraging and safeguarding those who expose wrongdoing.
United States Criminal
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Miller Shah
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What Sloan v. Cape Regional Medical Center Teaches Employers About Defeating Vague CEPA Whistleblower Complaints
New Jersey's Conscientious Employee Protection Act (CEPA) is one of the broadest whistleblower statutes in the country, but employers have tools to defend against claims that fail to meet specific legal requirements. The Appellate Division's recent decision in Sloan v. Cape Regional Medical Center illustrates how CEPA's identification requirement operates in practice, demonstrating when plaintiffs must cite specific legal authorities and what happens when they cannot.
United States Employment
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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ARB Potentially Expands SOX Coverage For Private Companies And Broadly Interprets Protected Activity Standard
The U.S. Department of Labor Administrative Review Board (“ARB”) extended the potential reach of SOX whistleblower coverage to private companies whose subsidiaries are partially owned by a publicly traded company. It also confirmed that reports to external auditors and concerns raised through an employee’s ordinary job duties may constitute protected activity.
United States Employment
PR
Proskauer Rose LLP
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Vince McKnight On The False Claims Act, Qui Tam Cases & Whistleblower Advocacy (Video)
Vince McKnight, Co-Vice Chairman and Whistleblower & Qui Tam Practice Group Co-Chair at Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, discusses his career path from his formative years in Washington, D.C. to becoming a leading advocate in whistleblower and employment law. He shares insights on the False Claims Act, qui tam litigation, and the critical role of whistleblower advocacy in protecting those who expose fraud and wrongdoing.
United States Employment
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Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight
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Florida Supreme Court Holds That Private Whistleblowers Must Allege And Prove An Actual Violation Of Law By Their Employers
The Florida Supreme Court has resolved a decade-long split among appellate courts regarding the burden of proof for private whistleblower claims, establishing that employees must demonstrate an actual violation of law rather than merely a good faith belief in wrongdoing. This landmark decision clarifies the distinction between protections afforded to public versus private sector whistleblowers and provides uniform guidance for employers defending against retaliation claims.
United States Employment
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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When Headlines Become Lawsuits: Defending A Prestigious Maryland School In A High-Stakes Whistleblower Trial
A Maryland private school faced a high-profile whistleblower retaliation lawsuit after terminating its Chief Financial Officer, who claimed he was fired for reporting discrimination concerns. The case, which drew front-page media attention, threatened the institution's reputation and required a defense strategy that would uncover the truth behind conflicting narratives about performance issues versus retaliation claims.
United States Employment
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Carr Maloney
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DOJ Launches FOCUS Initiative, Signaling Increasingly Data-Driven Era Of FCA Enforcement
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched the FOCUS initiative to strengthen engagement with data-driven whistleblowers who use publicly available government data to identify potential False Claims Act violations. This new approach reflects a fundamental shift in federal enforcement strategy, as DOJ increasingly relies on sophisticated data analytics rather than traditional insider complaints to detect fraud across federal programs.
United States Criminal
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Winston Taylor
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FinCEN’s April 1, 2026 NPRM (Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking): Treasury Whistleblower Rules Under The Bank Secrecy Act And The Future Of AML Enforcement
On April 1, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM”) to establish a formal whistleblower program under the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”). While much of the discussion has focused on what the proposed rule will do, the more fundamental question is why such a rule became necessary.
United States Employment
FL
Friling Law
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Incentives for Whistleblowers Remain, Even When the Government Declines a Case
A recent Ninth Circuit decision highlights how private whistleblowers can drive significant False Claims Act litigation and settlements even when the federal government declines to intervene or actively seeks dismissal. The case examines the boundaries of attorney fee enhancements in FCA cases, particularly when counsel achieves unprecedented results without government support.
United States Litigation
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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
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