United States: Whistleblowing

The U.S. Department of Labor Administrative Review Board (“ARB”) extended the potential reach of SOX whistleblower coverage to private companies whose subsidiaries are partially owned by a publicly traded company. It also confirmed that reports to external auditors and concerns raised through an employee’s ordinary job duties may constitute protected activity.

AI-generated applications, deepfakes, and new background check requirements are changing how employers vet candidates. This episode explores common vetting mistakes, compliance considerations under the FCRA and EEOC guidance, and practical strategies for implementing effective background check processes that balance legal risk with business needs.

Medical billing unbundling—the practice of separating comprehensive procedures into multiple billing codes—walks a fine line between legitimate coding practices and healthcare fraud. When does this common billing technique cross into illegal territory, and what role do whistleblowers play in exposing systematic abuse that costs government healthcare programs hundreds of millions annually?

Partner Andrew Macurdy discusses his career trajectory from federal prosecutor to civil rights attorney, including his role in a high-profile gender discrimination case.

The United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, applying Louisiana law, has held that an employment practices exclusion barred coverage under a D&O liability policy for retaliation claims...

The Department of Justice is sending a clear message to corporate America: the rules of engagement on enforcement have changed. For companies operating in the advertising and data privacy space — where regulatory scrutiny from the FTC, state attorneys general, and now the DOJ increasingly overlaps — these developments demand immediate attention.

The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled its new plan to attack financial crimes, with a particular emphasis on those involving fraud against government healthcare plans.

The IRS Whistleblower Program is one of the most powerful — and financially rewarding — tools in the U.S. enforcement system. Created to help expose serious tax fraud, evasion schemes, and large underpayments, the program allows individuals to report violations confidentially and earn up to 30% of the government’s recovery

Since the Dodd–Frank Act of 2010, the SEC has fundamentally reshaped how securities fraud and corporate misconduct are detected and addressed. Through its Office of the Whistleblower (OWB), the Commission has recovered billions in penalties and awarded over $2 billion to individuals whose insider information helped uncover violations.