The IRS Whistleblower Office paid $37.75 million in awards to 132 whistleblowers in fiscal 2022, according to its latest annual report.  “The IRS uses increasingly sophisticated data analytics and other methods to detect non-compliance with tax … [Read more...]

Crypto/digital asset schemes drove a record number of whistleblower tips to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission during the past year. The CFTC Whistleblower Program, established under the Dodd-Frank Act, awarded $16 million to seven … [Read more...]

The courageous whistleblowers who stand up against wrongdoing at work are doing the public a valuable service — but the companies whose actions are being reported may not see it that way. Under the various whistleblower laws, retaliation typically … [Read more...]

Few people expect to become whistleblowers — until they’re confronted with illegal actions in their workplace and realize they need to speak up. How do you approach something as significant as reporting wrongdoing by your employer? At Keller … [Read more...]

The devastating wildfires in Maui have called attention to a crucial gap in current whistleblower law. The fires have claimed at least 115 lives, becoming the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. While the analysis is ongoing, … [Read more...]

A recent survey found that employees who witness misconduct are increasingly willing to report it — an admirable posture when it comes to acting ethically and protecting the best interests of the public. Whistleblowers, however, often have many … [Read more...]

Cybercrime has surged, particularly since the pandemic, targeting the sensitive information of consumers, businesses and governments. The FBI’s 2022 cybercrime report tallied nearly 801,000 complaints, adding up to nearly $10.3 billion in losses. … [Read more...]

The U.S. Supreme Court soon will take up an appeal that will decide a crucial issue for whistleblowers. The issue to be decided: How carefully will courts guard whistleblowers against retaliation? The justices take up the question during the … [Read more...]

Whistleblower cases are complex, and they often pit laypeople — an everyday worker just trying to do the right thing — against well-heeled, powerful, experienced opponents. Several cases making headlines this year illustrate this scenario: Large … [Read more...]

A longstanding but rarely tested corner of whistleblower law flew to the forefront this month in the form of a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. We get into the specifics below, but here’s the underlying lesson: In today’s legal environment, … [Read more...]