Whistleblowers date back to the American Revolution
Protections for whistleblowers in the United States date back to 1777 and the Continental Congress.
Workplace
Rideshare lawsuits a new specialty on the rise
Rideshare vehicles, such as those run by Uber and Lyft, have completed more than 11 billion trips since they began transporting passengers 10 years ago. This societal change has prompted a new type of lawsuits that is steadily increasing. Drunk driving accidents are down as…
Push is on to increase protection for federal judges
Citing an increase in threats to federal judges and other public officials, state attorneys general of both parties are urging Congress to act. The National Association of Attorneys General is asking Congress to act on proposed legislation, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security Act, named for…
Wild West unfolding on pay-for-play in college athletics
Gregg Clifton predicted in September that college athletes would be paid in the near future. Clifton, principal in the Phoenix, AZ office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and co-leader of its Collegiate and Professional Sports Practice Group, said at the time that the “when’’ and “how much’’…
Macy’s being sued over facial recognition software
An Illinois woman is suing Macy’s Department Store for using facial recognition software in a state with the strictest rules against it. The suit, open to all Macy’s customers in Illinois, highlights the ongoing battle against facial recognition, especially when its use is not revealed…
Criminal history continues punishment far beyond prison term
A new report from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law reveals exposure to the criminal justice system, no matter the length of time, carries consequences that “extend far beyond a guilty plea, trial verdict, or release from prison.” People who have…
Are parental leave policies unfair? Trial will decide.
The question of whether fathers deserve as much parental leave as mothers when a new child comes into the home is in the hands of a Washington, D.C. district judge.
CARES act fraud not easy to define
While Congress is working to root out CARES Act fraud connected to billions in business loans awarded during the COVID-19 crisis, small business owners are concerned about whether they followed the rules or will face the feds’ wrath if they didn’t.
Whistleblowers cash in, thanks to decade-old law
Prior to the Dodd-Frank Act, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission was hard-pressed to get corporate whistleblowers to come forward. But just last week, the SEC awarded $2.5 million to whistleblowers who aided in an investigation.
Jury consultant: Dress can be a key to a courtroom win
Dr. Noelle Nelson, a California-based jury consultant, recalls the time she was helping a law firm prepare witnesses for trial and asked a woman to come to her prep session dressed as she would in court. “I used to say, ‘your Sunday best.’ So this gal came in fishnet hose.” Nelson travels the country and consults on all aspects of trial preparation.