Americans can expect to see more orange cones as construction workers begin to tackle $1.2 trillion in infrastructure investments approved by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden late last year. The Infrastructure Investment and … [Read more...]
Biden highlights COVID fraud-fighting focus in State of the Union
In his first State of the Union address to Congress on March 1, President Joe Biden announced his administration’s plans to prioritize prosecuting fraud involving funds the government dispersed as part of its COVID-19 response. Biden said that … [Read more...]
Russian Cyberattack Threat Underscores Need for Cybersecurity
The threat of cyberattacks from Russia in retaliation for the United States’ economic sanctions against the country for its invasion of Ukraine has renewed a sense of urgency to improve the U.S.’s cybersecurity. On March 21, President Joe Biden … [Read more...]
New law: Workplace sexual harassment victims can’t be silenced
New landmark legislation ensures workplace victims of sexual harassment or sexual assault can have their days in court — regardless of whatever clauses may be folded into their employment contracts. During Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we wanted … [Read more...]
Sutter Health settlement part of record year for whistleblower recoveries
A record $90 million False Claims Act settlement for the government as a result of a whistleblower lawsuit by a Keller Grover client was among the cases highlighted by the U.S. Department of Justice in a recent announcement touting its 2021 … [Read more...]
Whistleblowers ‘eyes and ears’ to combat taxpayer fraud
Increases in government spending to address the COVID-19 pandemic “have led to an unprecedented level of theft of federal funds,” Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) warned in recent remarks commemorating the 159th anniversary of the False Claims Act on … [Read more...]
U.S. Supreme Court to consider California employment law
A California employment law that gives workers more leverage when they’re mistreated by employers has caught the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court, and the docket reflects a flurry of arguments filed by many interested parties — often representing … [Read more...]
Whistleblower plaintiffs score win in California Supreme Court
In a significant ruling for California workers, the California Supreme Court recently clarified that a whistleblower retaliation plaintiff and others like him have a lower bar to sue their employers. The high court’s Jan. 27 ruling came after the … [Read more...]
No end in sight: The confusing, costly battle over gig workers continues
The California law meant to protect Uber and Lyft drivers, as well as other gig workers, remains embattled and uncertain on multiple fronts. We’re watching to see how the U.S. Solicitor General responds, but every development seems to spark more … [Read more...]
Optical lens company’s disclosures don’t bar FCA suit, court says
A federal appeals court recently ruled in favor of a California whistleblower, reviving his False Claims Act suit against his former employer, progressive lens manufacturer Shamir USA. The ruling hinged on a determination of whether the company’s … [Read more...]
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