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The Virginia Human Rights Act expanded its workplace protections on July 1, 2026, to cover employees of smaller businesses and more than double the time workers have to file discrimination claims. More Virginia employees than ever will be able to seek legal justice (and monetary compensation) if they’ve experienced discriminatory or retaliatory actions, such as a demotion or termination.

$161 Million Case Reveals Heightened Scrutiny on Broker Fraud Under the Affordable Care Act and the False Claims Act

Settlements and judgments under the False Claims Act (FCA) exceeded $6.8 billion in Fiscal Year 2025 — the highest amount ever recorded, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Healthcare fraud was the top source of recovered funds with over $5.7 billion involving fraud against Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE.

The Department of Justice’s Criminal Division launched a powerful new tool in August 2024 with its Corporate Whistleblower Award (CWA) Pilot Program. This was a major move that filled gaps in existing whistleblower award programs, boosted corporate investigations and prosecutions, and opened the door to more monetary awards for whistleblowers.

Many laws protect U.S. employees against discrimination, retaliation, and other workplace wrongs. But a lot of these statutes, including Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, for example, totally exclude up to 15 percent of the workforce: Independent contractors, who don’t qualify as “employees” under the law.

Losing your job can be a difficult situation regardless of the circumstances, but it can feel even harder to bear when you’ve been fired unfairly. What if your employer fired you for reporting discrimination? Or your employer or a coworker deliberately attempted to harm you? Or you endured months of harassment while management looked the other way?

DOJ expanded its focus on corporate fraud in 2025, adding new areas to investigate under the Corporate Whistleblower Award (CWA) Pilot Program.

Rolled-back regulations may leave you uncertain as to whether the federal government still cares about environmental wrongdoing. The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 by the Biden administration brought more focus on climate initiatives, but the Trump administration’s subsequent repeal of some of the initiatives and regulations has created confusion.

As the lawyers who just filed a retaliation complaint against Acme, we want to thank you for sending us another client. We think the case is a winner, and we're grateful that you make our job so easy.

Federal employees hoping to challenge adverse personnel actions might not find recourse through the usual channels, but a recent First Amendment case may be opening a new path for them — one that bypasses established agencies and leads straight to federal district courts.

If you've been treated unfairly at work, Title VII may be the first law you look to for protection and remedies.

The Department of Justice's Criminal Division launched a powerful new tool in August 2024 with its Corporate Whistleblower Award (CWA) Pilot Program. This is a major move that will fill gaps in existing whistleblower award...

Losing your job can be a difficult situation regardless of the circumstances, but it can feel even harder to bear when you’ve been fired unfairly. What if your employer fired you for reporting discrimination? Or your employer or a coworker deliberately attempted to harm you? Or you endured months of harassment while management looked the other way?

Legal Options for Wrongful Discharge Using Bowman and Whistleblower Claims

Nearly 5.5 million adults in the United States have autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a 2017 government estimate. Studies say that at least 20 percent of these people are employed...

The Virginia Human Rights Act expanded its workplace protections on July 1, 2026, now covering many employees previously left unprotected. The updates to the VHRA — including adjusted criteria for an employer to be subject to the law and an extended deadline to file a claim — is a game changer, especially for employees experiencing age discrimination. They now have less hoops to jump through to be able to seek justice. But what are the warning signs for age discrimination in the workplace?

Social media is an integral part of our lives, shaping the way we share information and engage with the world. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok offer numerous benefits, but they also present challenges when it comes to navigating the delicate balance between personal and professional lives.