Topic
Whistleblowing
248 published works
Commercial Case Notes
Lawyer Can Be Whistleblower Under New York Statute
By John Lundin
On October 1, 2026, Justice Cohen of the New York County Commercial Division issued a decision in Abramov v. Capula Inv. US LP, 2026 NY Slip Op. 26184, holding that…
Employment Law Worldview
Whistleblower bounties: is the UK joining the American gold rush?
By Laura Nelson, David Whincup
For years, the UK and US have approached whistleblowing from slightly different starting points. The UK's regime has primarily focused on preventing those who speak up from being subject to…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
SFO introduces a new self-reporting channel and consults on a whistleblower reward scheme
By Andrew Reeves (UK), Thomas Hubbard (UK), Mark Lightbown, Stuart Neely (UK)
This week saw two significant developments in the UK's economic crime enforcement landscape, both aimed at increasing the flow of intelligence to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and strengthening its…
Global Workplace Insider
Government consults on changes to whistleblowing framework
On 12 October 2026, the UK government launched a consultation on whether the current whistleblowing framework is working effectively and, options for reform. The whistleblowing framework came into force in…
The FCA Insider
Eleventh Circuit Upholds False Claims Act Qui Tam Constitutionality, Vacating Florida District Court Ruling
By Brett Barnett, Edwin O. Childs, Michael J. Podberesky, David Pivnick, Cassandra M. Burns, McGuireWoods LLP
On September 1, 2026, the Eleventh Circuit issued its highly anticipated decision in United States ex rel. Zafirov v. Fla. Med. Assocs., LLC, holding that the False Claims Act’s qui…
Legal Futures Blog
Under-fire Legal Aid Agency board member walks away
By Neil Rose
Gilby: Received one of largest compensation awards ever made to an NHS staff member The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) board member under fire for the “pivotal role” he played in the…
Wait A Second!
Court of Appeals strikes down SOX whistleblowing claim
By secondcircuitcivilrightsblogsecondcircuitcivilrig
The Court of Appeals has rejected a Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower retaliation case, holding that the plaintiff did not bring his claim within the 180-day deadline under the statute. The Court also…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
New briefing note: Whistleblowing – a timely reminder for regulated businesses
By Susanna Rogers, Paul Griffin (UK), Katie Stephen (UK), Mark Mills
The allegations concerning the National Energy System Operator that have been brought into the public spotlight by Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho over the past week continue to attract significant…
California Employment Law Update
California Federal Court Grants Employer Summary Judgment Despite Protected Whistleblowing
By Steven J. Pearlman, Hayden F. Bashinski, Dixie Morrison
A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granting summary judgment in favor of an employer despite evidence of protected whistleblowing is instructive. Han v.…
Blog of Digital Law and New Technologies
Internal Information System 2026: new AIPI criteria, active deadlines and real risks
During the first years following the entry into force of Law 2/2023, of 20 February, regulating the protection of persons who report regulatory infringements, many organisations treated compliance with the…