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What is preemptive retaliation?

Preemptive Retaliation The doctrine of preemptive retaliation permits a whistleblower to bring a claim where the employer retaliates against the whistleblower prior to the whistleblower … Continued

What are my rights if I have been sexually harassed on the job?

Know Your Rights: Free Guide for Victims of Sexual Harassment Download our free Sexual Harassment Survival Guide for Employees A sexual harassment survival guide for … Continued

What do I do if I am sexually harassed by my employer in Virginia?

Contact a Virginia Sexual Harassment Attorney for a Free Consultation We represent victims of sexual harassment and work diligently to get them the maximum damages … Continued

Risk & Compliance Magazine Publishes SEC Whistleblower Lawyers’ “Rules” for Whistleblowers to Qualify for an SEC Whistleblower Award

Tips for SEC Whistleblowers to Qualify for a Whistleblower Award Risk & Compliance magazine, which reports about international developments in corporate risk management and regulatory … Continued

Whistleblower Firm Publishes Guide to Cybersecurity Whistleblowing

Guide for Cybersecurity Whistleblowers Whistleblower lawyer Dallas Hammer has published a Practitioner’s Guide to Cybersecurity Whistleblowing. The guide can be downloaded here. The guide summarizes rewards and … Continued

How do I choose a top sexual harassment lawyer in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC?

Experienced and Effective Sexual Harassment Attorneys: Serving Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia Our sex harassment attorneys are committed to recovering the maximum damages available for victims … Continued

Eric Bachman named a Principal with Zuckerman Law

Zuckerman Law named Eric Bachman, a leading employment lawyer, a Principal with the firm. Bachman, who joined Zuckerman Law in 2017, heads the firm’s discrimination … Continued

UBS Whistleblower Prevails at Trial in SOX Whistleblower Case

More than five years after filing a SOX whistleblower retaliation case, UBS whistleblower Trevor Murray prevailed at trial. The jury awarded Murray $653,000 in back … Continued

Judge Reins in Intrusive Social Media Discovery in Discrimination Case

In a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit pending in Connecticut federal court, Judge Merriam issued a decision denying the employer’s motion to compel broad discovery concerning … Continued

Is False Claims Act Whistleblower Protection Limited to Disclosures About the Whistleblower’s Employer?

No. The whistleblower protection provision of the False Claims Act (FCA) protects “lawful acts done by the employee, contractor, agent or associated others in furtherance … Continued

Whistleblowers Supercharge Anti-Fraud Enforcement in 2017

In 2017, whistleblower reward laws continued to supercharge anti-fraud enforcement and protect taxpayers and investors. Whistleblower False Claims Act Lawsuits Yield $3.4 Billion in … Continued

Whistleblower Fired for Disclosing Improper Asbestos Removal Wins at Trial

A jury awarded approximately $174,00 to a whistleblower who was fired for reporting improper asbestos removal practices at asbestos abatement and demolition company Champagne Demolition, … Continued

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