Employment Law and Labour Law

A federal court in Florida dismissed a qui tam action against medical device company Theken Companies, ruling that the False Claims Act's first-to-file rule barred the whistleblowers' fraud claims and that the statute's anti-retaliation provision does not cover post-employment conduct. The case involved allegations of over $118 million in fraud damages related to supposed kickback schemes through royalty agreements.

On October 1, 2026, Colin M. McDonald, Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division, issued a memorandum to all Fraud Division personnel outlining the Division’s approach...

The SEC whistleblower program offers individuals a confidential pathway to report securities law violations while protecting their identity and employment. Understanding what qualifies as original information, how to properly submit a tip, and the legal protections available can determine whether a whistleblower receives substantial monetary awards ranging from 10% to 30% of sanctions collected.

New York State has proposed regulations requiring certain employers to maintain opioid antagonists like naloxone in the workplace as part of their first-aid supplies. The regulations outline storage requirements, employee training mandates, and maintenance protocols, though questions remain about practical implementation for specific workplaces.

Employers often focus on FMLA, ADA, and state leave laws when employees take time off, but they may overlook a critical detail: their group medical insurance policy dictates how long active coverage can continue before COBRA obligations arise. Understanding these policy terms is essential to avoid inadvertently extending coverage beyond contractual limits or failing to offer required continuation coverage at the right time.

New Jersey employers must now submit separation information through the NJDOL Employer Access Portal when employees file unemployment insurance claims. This comprehensive guide walks through the seven-step submission process, explains what documentation is required for different types of separations, and outlines critical action items for compliance with the new mandate.

An ERISA plan’s deadline for filing a lawsuit is a powerful defense—but only if your plan can actually use it. Burying it in the plan document, or even spelling it out in the summary plan description (SPD), may not be enough. A recent federal appeals court decision is a pointed reminder to check what participants are actually told when their claims are denied.

A federal judge denied a motion for summary judgment by Dish Network in a class action lawsuit under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The case involves allegations that the satellite company breached its fiduciary duty under ERISA by retaining certain target-date funds (TDFs) despite their lackluster performance.

In Pover v. The Capital Group Cos. Inc. et al., Case Number 24-5298, a split panel of the Ninth Circuit affirmed a California trial court’s denial of a motion to compel arbitration in a 401(k) self-dealing class action lawsuit against Capital Group. The court held that the provision in Capital Group’s retirement plan documents requiring dispute resolution outside the courtroom was unenforceable because it would nullify rights under ERISA.

The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) on September 16, 2026 released an Artificial Intelligence Supervisory Framework designed to help state financial examiners identify and understand how the bank and non-bank institutions they regulate are using artificial intelligence, assess the associated risks, and determine when a more in-depth review may be appropriate.

The traditional reception model assumed someone was physically present at a front desk. That structure is less practical for solo, virtual, hybrid, and small practices, where one person often wears every hat. Smaller firms are separating reception work from physical office presence, driven by operational necessity rather than enthusiasm for remote work itself.

A mid-sized manufacturing company facing financial turmoil after a private equity acquisition found itself struggling with employee turnover, delayed accounting, and unreliable financial reporting. When traditional support failed to deliver the hands-on assistance needed, a specialized advisory team stepped in to restore financial clarity and guide the business from crisis to profitability.