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In two recent decisions, the First Circuit answered questions of first impression concerning whistleblower claims under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act ("SOX") and the False Claims Act ("FCA").

The Florida Supreme Court has resolved a decade-long split among appellate courts regarding the burden of proof for private whistleblower claims, establishing that employees must demonstrate an actual violation of law rather than merely a good faith belief in wrongdoing. This landmark decision clarifies the distinction between protections afforded to public versus private sector whistleblowers and provides uniform guidance for employers defending against retaliation claims.